Play NHL 95 (USA, Europe) Online
The pixelated players actually skate with some weight now—slapshots sting, checks crunch the boards, and those janky fights still make you laugh. Grab a friend and the versus mode still feels tight decades later.
NHL 95 came out for the Sega Genesis in 1994, published by Electronic Arts. It was part of a wave of sports titles that pushed the hardware further, with smoother animation and more responsive controls than earlier hockey games. For many players, it was the first time a hockey sim felt both fast and deliberate on a 16-bit console.
You control a team of five skaters and a goalie, passing and shooting to score goals against the opposing team. The main objective is to win games across a full season or playoff bracket. Signature mechanics include one-timer shots, which require precise timing to execute, and body checks that send players sliding into the boards. The game moves at a brisk pace, with difficulty that scales noticeably between periods. It feels satisfying to set up a breakaway or make a clutch glove save.
Download NHL 95 (USA, Europe) ROM
You can download this ROM to play NHL 95 (USA, Europe) offline using an Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) emulator (Top Emulators).
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