Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. [Its] shortcomings make it hard to recommend if you’ve bought a previous edition in the past, but it’s just so damn fun to play and watch that it might be worth picking up anyway.
  2. Nintendo Power
    68
    Covers much of the same adrenaline-soaked turf as the 20-02 version. [Sept 2002, p.162]
  3. GameNow
    67
    A pleasant surprise last year, but the newest version offers little in the way of enhancements...Plays smooth and fast, perfect for a quick dose of action here or there. [Sept 2002, p.51]
  4. Disappointing considering NHL Hitz has a solid franchise mode where you can build a team from the ground up, and then play a series of games against other fantasy teams and eventually real NHL teams.
  5. NFL Blitz 20-03 is a near carbon copy of 20-02, no two ways about it. If you like Blitz gameplay, you'll find it here...but the lack of innovation is startling.

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#50 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Oct 4, 2017
    9
    May be a bit biased, from playing in my childhood, but this game is one of those "old classic" sports games. I remember playing with my dadMay be a bit biased, from playing in my childhood, but this game is one of those "old classic" sports games. I remember playing with my dad and handily beating my brother in a good old fashioned couch multiplayer. A must for any die-hard sports fan. Full Review »