NHL 96

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.

Developer

EA CanadaEA OrlandoHigh Score Productions

Publisher

EA Sports

Genres

Sports

Themes

Non-fiction

Modes

Single-playerSplit screen

Perspectives

Third personIsometric

Age ratings

ESRB EESRB E