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Blades of Steel
Blades of SteelFast‑paced, six‑on‑six arcade hockey action from Konami
NHL 95
NHL 95Fastest top‑down ice‑hockey action from EA Sports.
Overview
Description

Choose from three difficulty levels—Junior, College, and Pro—and battle friends or the computer in single‑player or multiplayer modes. The game features overtime, knockout fights, and power‑play situations that keep every match unpredictable and exciting.

NHL 95 delivers a rapid, top‑down view of ice‑hockey with realistic penalties optional for a pure arcade feel. Guide your team through an 84‑game season, manage trades, and create custom players. New moves like dummy shots and lie‑down blocks add strategic depth, while split‑screen multiplayer lets friends compete head‑to‑head on the same screen.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Team Sports
Team Sports
Best for
Fans of classic arcade sports games
Fans of classic sports simulations
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$19.99
release date
1987-10-01
1994-12-31
Specifications
developer
Konami
EA Canada, High Score Productions
publisher
Konami
Electronic Arts, EA Sports
age rating
ESRB E
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Split screen
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Fast, addictive gameplay
  • Variety of difficulty levels
  • Multiplayer head‑to‑head fun
  • Authentic arcade feel
  • Fast, responsive top‑down gameplay.
  • Robust season mode with injuries and trades.
  • Innovative dummy shot and lie‑down block moves.
  • Split‑screen multiplayer for local competition.
Cons
  • Limited graphics by modern standards
  • No online multiplayer
  • Roster limited to eight teams
  • Limited to PC platform in this listing.
  • Top‑down view may feel dated to modern gamers.
  • No online multiplayer support.
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