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. Nintendo Power
    68
    Covers much of the same adrenaline-soaked turf as the 20-02 version. [Sept 2002, p.162]
  2. 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.
  3. [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.
  4. 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]
  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 »