NHL 96

October 1, 1995 EA Canada, EA Orlando, High Score Productions EA Sports
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SNES Genesis/MegaDrive 3DO DOS PS1
About

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.
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Game Info

Release Date October 1, 1995
Developer EA Canada, EA Orlando, High Score Productions
Publisher EA Sports
Game Modes Single player, Split screen
Perspective Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Themes Non-fiction