NHL 96 was the first EA Sports game to feature Virtual Stadium technology, which resulted in a 3D feel and multiple camera angles. The NHL license ensures that real teams and players of the era are included, with a full league and playoff system. Many game options can be toggled - the infamous fighting is option, as are the penalties and offsides. The control system makes it possible to execute one-touch passes, and several special trick moves to quickly advance the ball. As a bonus feature, it included 'Hockey Card' profiles of every player on CD, and interviews with the stars of the game.
SportNon-fictionice hockeySuper Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, DOS, PlayStation
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Character
Plot-driven, earnest, grave and warm.
- character-ledplot-driven
- earnestironic
- gravecomic
- warmbleak
- cooloverwhelming
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About the game
- Platforms
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, DOS, PlayStation
- Developer
- EA Canada, EA Orlando, High Score Productions
- Publisher
- EA Sports
- Released
- October 1, 1995
- Modes
- Single player, Split screen
- Perspective
- Third person, Bird view / Isometric
IGDB rating 9.6/10 from 22 ratings.
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