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NHL '94 is an ice hockey game by EA Sports released for the Genesis, Super NES. and MS-DOS in 1993, then the Sega CD in 1994. It is the third game in the NHL series and the first in the series to be officially licensed by both the National Hockey League (NHL) and the NHL Players' Association (NHLPA).
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind NHL '94
In December 2020, it became available for purchase to anyone, regardless of ownership of NHL 21. A port of the game was included in the PlayStation 2 version of NHL 06. The MS-DOS version is titled NHL Hockey, without the "'94" in the title.
It also changes other gameplay elements like including faster game speed and having relaxed game rules. On October 2, 2020, it was announced that a port of NHL ‘94 titled NHL ‘94 Rewind, developed by Empty Clip Studios for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, using the Arsenal emulation software engine, would be released on October 30 for players who pre-ordered NHL 21. However, the passwords still use ASCII letters and numbers exclusively.
How NHL '94 Plays
Also introduced were team-specific organ songs played at the start of periods and after goals—examples include the Hartford Whalers' trademark "Brass Bonanza", "Halte-là! Louis Blues, "The Sabre Dance" for the Buffalo Sabres, and the Chicago Blackhawks theme song "Here Come the Hawks". This port was based on the Sega Genesis version, but lacks the official NHL rosters from the original title.
Furthermore, the Hartford Whalers were known as the Hartford Canes in that version, as a nod to the team's current name, the Carolina Hurricanes. In 1994, PC Gamer US named NHL Hockey the 11th-best computer game ever. Many improvements were made to the engine by EA between 1992 and 1993.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Former NHL player Jeremy Roenick credits his fame to the exposure he received from NHL '94, as he was listed as one of the best players in the game. In 2012, GamesRadar ranked it as the 25th-best Sega Genesis game due in part to its realism; it jumped to 15th when the list was updated in 2014. The goal horn sound from the Sega Genesis version was used in the World of CHEL mode since NHL 19 as an unlockable goal horn.
In June 1994 it was a finalist for the magazine's Sports Game of the Year award, losing to Front Page Sports Football Pro. Allgame editor Scott Alan Marriot described NHL '94 as "the best playing hockey game at the time of its release". Computer Gaming World in 1993 stated that NHL Hockey for DOS had "a playing environment that is flush with realism, excitement and credibility".
NHL '94 — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a controller to play NHL '94?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed NHL '94?
NHL '94 was developed by High Score Productions (Genesis, Sega CD), EA Canada (SNES), Park Place Productions (MS-DOS), Empty Clip Studios and published by EA Sports, Electronic Arts Victor.
Where can I buy the original NHL '94?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was NHL '94 released on?
NHL '94 was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.