NHL All-Star Hockey 95 (USA)
NHL All-Star Hockey 95 (USA) - Sports Classic
NHL All-Star Hockey '95 hit the Sega Genesis in February 1995, a time when hockey games were a staple on the system. Developed by Sega Midwest Studio and published by Sega, this was part of a small push into the sport that also saw versions on Game Gear and Saturn. It's a straight-up ice hockey simulation, not a parody or arcade blowout, meant to ride the coattails of the NHL's popularity in the mid-90s. If you were a Genesis owner looking for on-ice action, this was one of the options alongside EA's NHL series.
How to Play NHL All-Star Hockey 95 (USA) Online
Getting started: From the title screen, press Start to reach the main menu. The game offers exhibition matches, a playoff mode, and a season mode. Choose your favorite NHL team, then pick an opponent. Each game is three twenty-minute periods (adjusted for real-time speed in the options). The core loop is faceoff, skate up ice, pass to open teammates, and slap a shot on net. Defense is about body checking and stick lifts - timing matters more than mashing.
A few things new players should know: you can switch players manually with Select, and holding the X button while on offense makes your skater go into a burst of speed. The goalie can be controlled manually by holding Q, but it's tricky at first. The penalty system is simple - tripping and hooking calls happen if you spam the check button from behind. If you're down late, pull the goalie by pressing A + B together (though it's risky). Start with a quick exhibition to get the feel for the puck physics before diving into the season.
NHL All-Star Hockey 95 (USA) Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
- X: A button
- S: B button
- Z: C button
- A: X button (6-button pad)
- Q: Y button (6-button pad)
- E: Z button (6-button pad)
- Enter: Start / Mode
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