NHL Face Off
The first in the NHL FaceOff series. You'll find one-timers, a wide selection of checks, slap shots, drop passes, every NHL player and team, and statistics. Also found in FaceOff includes pretty good AI for the time of the game's release. In terms of sound, FaceOff really tries to recreate an in the arena hockey sound, with the announcer's voice echoing combined with organ music and cheering from the crowd. There are also multiple camera angles that can put you in the middle of the ice.
- Genre
- Sports/Hockey
- Year
- 1995
- Developer
- Sony Interactive Studios America
- Publisher
- SCEA
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
NHL Face Off frequently asked questions
How do I play NHL Face Off online with a friend?
NHL Face Off (PlayStation) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play NHL Face Off on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find NHL Face Off in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does NHL Face Off netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play NHL Face Off for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play NHL Face Off on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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