GameSpot Review
EA has built the foundations of a terrific title with NHL '96. Let's hope they finish the job with NHL '97. full review
- Hugo Foster

Player Review
EA just keeps improving on an already wonderful product. full review
- Chris Jensen

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Company Line
High-resolution 3D graphics and CD sound make NHL '96 the most wildly realistic sports game ever created for the PC. company line
- Electronic Arts

SpotScore
7.8
Gameplay: 7
Graphics: 9
Sound: 8
Value: 8
Reviewer's Tilt: 8
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Curve:  
0 to 0.5 hrs

Players: 1-4
Developer: EA Sports
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Released: 11/95
Requirements: 486/66, 8 MB RAM, 2X CD-ROM, joystick, mouse, DOS