NHL 96

NHL 96

NHL 96 is the sequel to the hockey simulation game, published by EA Sports for the SNES, released in 1995, and it features updated rosters, improved graphics, and new gameplay mechanics. You control a team, playing a full game of ice hockey with a top-down perspective, with a focus on passing, shooting, and checking, using a control scheme that emphasizes strategy and timing.

The gameplay involves using the D-pad and buttons to move your players, pass, shoot, and check, with a variety of offensive and defensive strategies to employ, and you can also control the goalie to make saves. A unique feature is the "updated" content – the game features updated rosters for the 1995 season, improved graphics, and new gameplay mechanics, including a new "playbook" system and improved AI, providing a more polished and realistic hockey experience. The game includes a season mode with standings and playoffs, and a two-player mode for head-to-head competition.

The graphics are improved over the previous games, with more detailed player sprites and backgrounds, and the music is upbeat and energetic, with a sports-style theme and catchy tunes. Critics praised the updated rosters and the improved gameplay, making it a great entry in the series and a solid hockey game for the SNES. It supports two players. NHL 96 is a fun and engaging hockey game that offers a great sporting experience.