NHL 96

While the PC version of NHL 96 migrated to 3D graphics, NHL 96 on Genesis retains the classic 2D diagonal-down view of the series, while offering different playing modes than the SNES version.

The game features players and teams from the 1994-95 NHL season. Game modes include Regular Games, Shootouts, Playoffs (in either single elimination or best-of-seven mode), and a full season. Creating and trading players is also supported.

Compared to previous entries, many more moves for players have been added, including give-and-gos, one-timers, the spin-o-rama, fake shots, and drop passes. For the first time, the game has selectable difficulty levels, while fights between players make a return, having last been featured in NHLPA 93.