NHL 96

Overview

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.

Developed by

EA Canada, EA Orlando, High Score Productions

Published by

EA Sports

Facts

Game modes

Single player, Split screen

Player perspectives

Third person, Bird view / Isometric

Themes

Non-fiction

Franchise

NHL

Series

EA Sports NHL

Release dates

• DOS: Oct 1995
• Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: Oct 1995
• Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Oct 1995
• 3DO Interactive Multiplayer: 1995
• PlayStation: 1995