NHL 96
About the Game
While the PC version migrated to 3D graphics, NHL 96 on Genesis retains the classic 2D diagonal-down view of the series, while offering different playing modes than the SNES version . A major part of the experience is players and teams from the 1994-95 NHL season.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Game modes include Regular Games, Shootouts, Playoffs (in either single elimination or best-of-seven mode), and a full season. Creating and trading players are also supported. This has been changed in favor of players picking their team and taking it through the entire season. Compared to previous entries, many more moves for players have been added, including give-and-gos, one-timers, the spin-o-rama, fake shots and drop passes. For the first time, the game has selectable difficulty levels, while fights between players make a return, having last been featured in NHLPA 93 .
Standout Features
- A major part of the experience is players and teams from the 1994-95 NHL season.
- While the real NHL season was shortened due to a lockout, the game includes the originally planned 82-game schedule.
- A scheduled game can either be played or simulated, and the season can be ended at any time, skipping to the playoffs based on current league standings.
- Game modes include Regular Games, Shootouts, Playoffs (in either single elimination or best-of-seven mode), and a full season.
- Creating and trading players are also supported.
- This has been changed in favor of players picking their team and taking it through the entire season.
- Compared to previous entries, many more moves for players have been added, including give-and-gos, one-timers, the spin-o-rama, fake shots and drop passes.
- NHLPA: For the first time, the game has selectable difficulty levels, while fights between players make a return, having last been featured in NHLPA 93 .
Modes & Ways to Play
Game modes include Regular Games, Shootouts, Playoffs (in either single elimination or best-of-seven mode), and a full season. While the real NHL season was shortened due to a lockout, the game includes the originally planned 82-game schedule. This has been changed in favor of players picking their team and taking it through the entire season. A scheduled game can either be played or simulated, and the season can be ended at any time, skipping to the playoffs based on current league standings.
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen, Bots, Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Team, and 1-4 Players.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for NHL 96 | SEGA Genesis.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | High Score Productions | United States | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | High Score Productions | Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports | Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | Genesis | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Bots | Genesis | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Genesis | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Team | Genesis | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1-4 Players | Genesis | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | 4-way Play | Genesis | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Battery Backed RAM | Genesis | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Sports | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | High Score Productions | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Kids to Adults | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #748001 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | North America | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Sports | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #E334SMXI | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | United States | MobyGames |
| 1995 | Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 1995-01-01 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 1995-01-01 | North America | PriceCharting |
| January 1, 1995 | North America | PriceCharting |
| January 1, 1995 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIN | B00002STAF | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 014633074802 | United States | MobyGames |
| ISBN-10 | 0784504148 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1657 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5015839334993 | Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214747620 | Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| asin | B00002STAF | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 1657 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633074802 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #748001 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5015839334993 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5015839334993 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| model | #E334SMXI | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
