{"product_id":"nhl-98","title":"NHL 95","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNHL 95 for the Super Nintendo is complete in box, arriving with the cartridge, the original box, and the manual — everything a collector wants to see included. Coolection has tested this one and it was playing as expected, though as with any vintage cartridge, how it performs can vary a bit depending on your specific SNES setup. If you'd like a closer look before committing, just hit the \"Request Additional Pictures\" button on this page and we'll send over high-res photos of the exact copy you'd be getting. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNHL 95 landed on the Super Nintendo at a time when EA Sports' hockey franchise was really hitting its stride, and this SNES version stands as one of the more complete and satisfying takes on the sport the 16-bit era had to offer. EA brought in a full complement of real NHL teams, real rosters, and real player ratings, so fans of the league could finally feel like they were suiting up for their actual favorite franchise — not just a generic hockey simulator. The gameplay is fast, physical, and surprisingly deep for a 16-bit title, with tight controls and an AI that pushes you to actually learn the game rather than just button-mash your way to a W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest draws of NHL 95 on the SNES was the inclusion of a full season mode, letting you play out an entire NHL schedule and track standings over time. That kind of long-form commitment was genuinely exciting for sports game fans back then, and it gives the game serious replay value even today. The on-ice action is smooth and responsive, and the presentation — player names, stats, penalties — carries that classic EA Sports polish that made the label synonymous with sports gaming in the nineties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving this one complete in box makes it a proper shelf piece. The box art has that era-specific energy — bold logo, hockey action, that unmistakable EA Sports branding — and the manual gives you all the play diagrams and roster info that made flipping through the booklet half the fun before the internet existed. It's a genuine time capsule of mid-nineties sports gaming culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is for the hockey fan who grew up glued to the SNES, the EA Sports collector building out a complete sports library, or anyone who wants a fully intact copy of a genuinely fun 16-bit hockey game they can actually sit down and play tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57177428590758,"sku":"PCQ-14152-CIB","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/PCQ-14152-CIB-1.webp?v=1787693798","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/nhl-98","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}