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NBA Live 95

The first of the NBA Live video games series. The cover featured an action shot of the 1994 NBA Finals. It introduced many elements of that would become standard in the series, including the isometric on-court…

16 December 1994

NBA Live 95 is a sport developed by Hitmen Productions, released 16 December 1994 on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System and DOS.

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What NBA Live 95 is

NBA Live 95 is a sport game developed by Hitmen Productions and released in 1994. It was published by EA Sports. It is available on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System and DOS.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The console versions of the game feature 1993-94 rosters, and limited roster management functions. Only players in the starting lineup can be traded, and the lineup cannot be altered. Additionally, there is no Create-a-Player function or a Free Agent pool. The PC release featureds updated rosters accurate as of the 1994-95 season's trade deadline and the rookie class of 1994.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and non-fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the NBA series

NBA Live 95 is the 17th of 187 entries we hold in the NBA series. The next entry was NBA Action '94 in 1994.

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What it launched against

NBA Live 95 launched on 16 December 1994, within three weeks of Tekken, Umihara Kawase, Breath of Fire II and King's Field.

Released around the same time: Tekken, Umihara Kawase, Breath of Fire II, King's Field.

Official trailer

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Screenshots

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Quick answers

NBA Live 95 — frequently asked questions

When did NBA Live 95 come out?
NBA Live 95 was released on 16 December 1994 for Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System and DOS.

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