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NHL 95

Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, DOS • 1994

Should you play it?

NHL '95 was EA Sports' third licensed ice hockey game, promising the fastest action in the series to date. The action is viewed top-down, and can be played with or without realistic penalties. There is a full season mode, allowing you to guide a team through all 84 matches, with the option of injuries potentially putting players out of a sequence of matches. You have full control over trading and creating players for your squad. New in-game moves include dummy shots and lie-down blocks.

What works

  • Fast-paced and intuitive gameplay
  • Season mode with team management and trades
  • Multiplayer competitive matches
  • Player creation and customization
  • Nostalgic and accessible controls

Things to keep in mind

  • Cpu ai is weak and predictable
  • Goalie ai exploits and glitches
  • Lack of fighting feature
  • Limited sound and music variety
  • Graphics dated by modern standards

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NHL 95: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Fantasy, Violence.

Last update: 02/09/2026