NHL FaceOff PS1 box art

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NHL FaceOff

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SystemPlayStation
Released1995
GenreSports
DeveloperSony Interactive Studios America
PublisherSony
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNHL FaceOff
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Sony Interactive Studios America and published by Sony, NHL FaceOff arrived on the PlayStation in 1995 as a sports game.

It belongs to the PS1's earliest wave of games. Other notable PS1 releases from 1995 include Rayman, Mortal Kombat 3 and FIFA Soccer 96.

It is part of the NHL FaceOff series; on the PS1 you can also try NHL FaceOff 98. Sony Interactive Studios America also made MLB '98, MLB Pennant Race and NCAA Gamebreaker for the PS1.

NHL FaceOff supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing NHL FaceOff is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

NHL FaceOff gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

NHL FaceOff cheats & codes

7 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Joker CommandD00F4338 ????
Score Modifier (Home Team)800E780C ????
Infinite Time800F6956 3B09
Infinite Powerplay Time (Home Team)800AAC1E 00FF
Infinite Powerplay Time (Away Team)800AAC12 00FF
Score Modifier (Away Team)800E7818 ????

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NHL FaceOff walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

NHL FaceOff FAQ

When did NHL FaceOff come out on the PS1?

NHL FaceOff was released for the PlayStation in 1995.

Who made NHL FaceOff?

It was developed by Sony Interactive Studios America and published by Sony.

Is NHL FaceOff multiplayer?

Yes. NHL FaceOff supports up to 2 players.

How long does NHL FaceOff take to play?

As a sports game, NHL FaceOff typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about NHL FaceOff on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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