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1995 PlayStation

An early 3D-style EA Sports hockey game with the NHL license, real teams and players, full season and playoff modes, and toggleable fighting and penalties. Great for local head-to-head matches.

What defines NHL 96:

  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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The closest matches for NHL 96 are ISS Pro Evolution, NBA Live 98 and NBA Live 99. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes NHL 96 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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ISS Pro Evolution

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1999 PlayStation

  • Realistic visuals
  • Gameplay comes before story
  • Co-op or multiplayer

A classic Konami football sim for the PlayStation with a rebuilt engine, new animations, club teams for the first time and a deep player editor. Its fluid play shines especially in head-to-head matches with friends on one console.

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NBA Live 98

Realistic visuals

A classic 90s basketball game from EA Sports with the NBA license, featuring real teams and players from the 1997-98 season. Best enjoyed in head-to-head matches on a single console.

NBA Live 99

Realistic visuals

A classic EA Sports basketball simulation for the 1998-99 season, adding a practice mode and multi-season play with player development between years. It foreshadowed the later Franchise Mode.

FIFA Soccer 97

Realistic visuals

A mid-90s football sim with John Motson's commentary, smooth MotionBlending animations and a choice between arcade and simulation styles. League and cup modes plus interactive replays round out the package.

FIFA Soccer 2002: Major League Soccer

Realistic visuals

A classic 2001 entry in the FIFA series that adds pass power bars and trims dribbling for a tougher game. It is best enjoyed through leagues, tournaments and matches against friends on the same machine.

FIFA 2001: Major League Soccer

Realistic visuals

A classic turn-of-the-millennium football game featuring over 50 national teams and 17 leagues. Motion-captured animations and authentic licences deliver a realistic feel, especially in head-to-head matches with friends.

NBA Live 97

Realistic visuals

A realism-focused 90s basketball game featuring all NBA teams, All-Star squads and a player creator. It offers exhibition games, full seasons and playoffs, along with dozens of offensive and defensive set plays.

FIFA Soccer 2003

Realistic visuals

A classic 2002 EA football sim with improved ball control, new player animations and Freestyle Control for feints and one-touch passes. Licensed clubs, stadiums and authentic chants give it matchday atmosphere.

World Cup 98

Realistic visuals

Football game based on the 1998 World Cup in France, featuring the full tournament with real or randomized groups and recreated venues. Group matches end without extra time, while knockout games can go to extra time and penalties like the real event.

2002 FIFA World Cup

Realistic visuals

The official game of the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, built on the FIFA 2002 engine with all qualified nations, stadiums and country stats. Great for quick tournaments solo or on the couch with friends.

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