Super Nintendo · Sports
NHL 96
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | High Score Productions |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | NHL |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
NHL 96 is a sports game released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo, developed by High Score Productions and published by Electronic Arts.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Among the 209 SNES sports games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
It is part of the NHL series; on the SNES you can also try NHL '94, NHL 97 and NHL 98. The series also appears on other systems with NHL 99 (PS1) and NHL Hockey (Genesis). High Score Productions also made Madden NFL '94, Madden NFL '95 and Bill Walsh College Football for the SNES.
NHL 96 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing NHL 96 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 96 cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Creation Points | 3168-8423 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Creation Points (Alternate) | 31BB-779A |
NHL 96 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
NHL 96 FAQ
When did NHL 96 come out on the SNES?
NHL 96 was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made NHL 96?
It was developed by High Score Productions and published by Electronic Arts.
Is NHL 96 multiplayer?
Yes. NHL 96 supports up to 2 players.
How long does NHL 96 take to play?
As a sports game, NHL 96 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 96 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.