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NHL Hockey '95 technical data
Name | NHL Hockey '95 |
System | Game Boy |
Year | 1995 |
Developer | Electronic Arts |
Genre | Sports |
NHL Hockey 95 was released in 1995 for the Nintendo Game Boy, developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Accolade. The game was praised for its innovative controls and fast-paced gameplay, as well as its impressive graphics. NHL Hockey 95 is one of the earliest hockey video games to feature real NHL teams and players.
The game features two modes of play: Exhibition Mode and Season Mode. In Exhibition Mode, you can choose from any of the 26 NHL teams included in the game or create your own team. You also have the option to adjust various settings including length of periods, penalties, and difficulty level. In Season Mode, you can manage a team through an entire season, playing all 82 regular season games plus playoffs if your team makes it that far. At the end of each season, teams compete in a Stanley Cup tournament where the winner is crowned champion.
NHL Hockey 95 has several unique features that set it apart from other hockey games at the time. The game includes an advanced control system featuring directional buttons which allow you to control individual players on screen rather than controlling all players simultaneously as in most sports games at the time. This allows for more precise passing and shooting which adds depth to gameplay and increases replay value significantly. Additionally, NHL Hockey 95 includes a variety of power-ups scattered throughout each arena which can give your team an advantage when used correctly. These power-ups include extra speed boosts for certain players or temporary invincibility shields that protect them from being checked or knocked down by their opponents’ players.
The graphics in NHL Hockey 95 are some of the best seen on a handheld console at this time with detailed sprites for each player as well as realistic looking arenas filled with fans cheering on their favorite teams. The sound effects are also quite good with realistic crowd noises and realistic sound effects for hits, shots, goals and penalties being called during play.
Overall, NHL Hockey 95 was an impressive achievement for its time and still holds up today as a fun and challenging hockey experience on Nintendo Game Boy consoles. It offers deep strategic gameplay along with exciting action which makes it a great choice for those looking for an old school hockey experience on their handhelds!