NHL 96

NHL 96 is a video game in the sports genre developed by High Score Productions and published by Electronic Arts, Inc. originally released in 1995. It is currently playable on Genesis.

While the PC version migrated to 3D graphics, NHL 96 on Genesis retains the classic top-down 2D view of the series, while offering different game modes than the SNES version.

The game features players and teams from the 1994-95 NHL season. Game modes include Regular Matches, Shootouts, Playoffs (single-elimination or best-of-seven mode), and a full season. Players can also be created and traded.

Although the actual NHL season was shortened due to the lockout, the game includes the original 82-game schedule. In NHL 95, you could play any scheduled game. This has been changed in favor of the player choosing his team and carrying it throughout the season. A scheduled or simulated game can be played, and the season can end at any time, jumping to the playoffs based on the current league standings.

Compared to previous versions, many more player moves have been added, such as give-and-gos, one-timers, spin-o-rama, fake shots and drop passes. For the first time, the game features selectable difficulty levels, and player-to-player fights, which last appeared in NHLPA 93, return.

It is possible that we have multiple downloads available when different versions exist.