NHL All-Star Hockey 95 is a hockey simulation game published by Sega of America for the Sega Genesis, released in 1994. You control a team, playing a full game of ice hockey with a top-down perspective, with a focus on passing, shooting, and checking, using a control scheme that emphasizes strategy and timing. The game is part of the NHL series, featuring official NHL teams and players.
The gameplay involves using the D-pad and buttons to move your players, pass, shoot, and check, with a variety of offensive and defensive strategies to employ, and you can also control the goalie to make saves. The game includes a season mode with standings and playoffs, and a two-player mode for head-to-head competition.
A unique feature of NHL All-Star Hockey 95 is the "All-Star" focus – the game features the NHL All-Star Game, with the best players from the league competing. The game also features a "fighting" system, where you can engage in fights with opponents, adding a layer of chaos and excitement.
NHL All-Star Hockey 95 is a solid hockey game on the Genesis, praised for its fast-paced action, arcade-style gameplay, and the excitement of its All-Star presentation.