NFL Blitz 2000

 Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Jul 31, 1999
  • Also On: PC
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  • Summary: It's back and it's better than ever! NFL Blitz 2000 adds 4-player support, new offensive and defensive plays, realistic weather conditions, new stadiums and a Tournament mode! Customize offensive and defensive plays to your liking. Call audibles at the line of scrimmage. You've got controlIt's back and it's better than ever! NFL Blitz 2000 adds 4-player support, new offensive and defensive plays, realistic weather conditions, new stadiums and a Tournament mode! Customize offensive and defensive plays to your liking. Call audibles at the line of scrimmage. You've got control now! Passing made easy with new "Blitz Passing" for one-touch long bombs! "ON-FIRE" mode gives super power performance to your players! With non-stop action and a "pick-it-up-and-play" learning curve, NFL BLITZ 2000 is THE game for every football fan!… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Hot Games
    100
    With all of these super cool additions, not to mention the fun-as-Swiss-cheese-in-a-can four player mode, this is the best "Blitz" so far.
  2. Core Magazine
    100
    A must-buy for anyone who enjoyed last year's game -- and also anyone looking for an all-around fun game with the power to turn friends into enemies.
  3. IGN
    92
    The wealth of new features like the extra stadiums, wind effects and play editor still play second banana to the skull crushing gameplay that we loved in last year's game.
  4. Electric Playground
    85
    Keep the same great game play but throw in more innovation next time please.
  5. Nintendojo
    85
    Lovely graphics and sound coupled with great gameplay make this the game to get.
  6. Happy Puppy
    80
    In terms of options, "Blitz 2000" rests on its laurels, though a four-player simultaneous mode may be enough for die-hards to pick this one up.
  7. CNET Gamecenter
    70
    The players look and sound cartoony, with gigantic quadriceps and incredibly deep voices.
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  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. alexbudke
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    I am not sure why they do not remaster this game every 3 or 4 years for the new consoles. This is a fantastic local player arcade footballI am not sure why they do not remaster this game every 3 or 4 years for the new consoles. This is a fantastic local player arcade football game, that will bring out the competitive nature in everyone.… Expand
  2. lawdil28
    Aug 3, 2013
    10
    Probably the best game to ever come out for the n64. The ridiculousness of how buff the characters are, plus their voices makes for a greatProbably the best game to ever come out for the n64. The ridiculousness of how buff the characters are, plus their voices makes for a great laugh and fun arcade experience. The game really shines in multiplier mode with a group of you best friends. Makes the non competitive, competitive.… Expand
  4. AKthaBeast
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    Classic game that can still be played to this day. The NBA Jam of the NFL.
  5. Thallium
    Aug 30, 2013
    9
    Best game of the Blitz series, best football game for N64, one of the best games for N64. Blitz 2000 is perfection of the Blitz formula. ABest game of the Blitz series, best football game for N64, one of the best games for N64. Blitz 2000 is perfection of the Blitz formula. A great multiplayer party game, It's easy enough to pick up that new players won't be intimidated, but can be complex enough to lead to heated matches. Graphics are good for N64, voiceovers for players and announcers are good at first but do get old after a while. This game is great for football fans but is arcadey enough that even non-sports fans love it! Tons of plays mean this game never gets old. Absolute must have for any N64 owner, my friends and I still play this in 2013, 14 years after it was released. It's so addictive that "one quick game of Blitz" always turns into a best of 3, then best of 7, etc.

    My main complaint is that playing 3 or 4 player is kind of lame because 2 people have to play as receivers and that's not very fun, but you trade off so it minimizes that. Also the AI does try to balance the game by increasing fumbles and interceptions to give the losing player a leg up, which can be frustrating for seasoned players, especially when you get back to back fumbles and interceptions against you. These are just 2 minor shortfalls though, this game is outstanding.    … Expand
  6. thealexmott
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    When sports games are realistic, they're boring. Sports games are best when they're ridiculous. And there's nothing more ridiculous andWhen sports games are realistic, they're boring. Sports games are best when they're ridiculous. And there's nothing more ridiculous and amazing than having your lineman catch fire because he's consistently sacking the QB, then recover a turnover and sprint away dragging 3 or 4 opposing teammates behind him.

    Blitz is awesome. Blitz 2000 is the best in the franchise. Madden expects you to have 3 functions memorized for each button. Blitz is arcade style madness that only uses A, B and Z.

    AND YOU CAN TACKLE ANYONE. ANYTIME. Because screw pass interference.    … Expand
  7. JeffreyD.
    Jan 26, 2008
    9
    Blitz is an excellent multiplayer game. It brings out your competive side and you have fun at the same time.
  8. Prognosticator
    Jun 24, 2003
    9
    This is a pretty awesome game overall. I would like to have a create-a-team, or create-a-player option, but this is still a great game. If youThis is a pretty awesome game overall. I would like to have a create-a-team, or create-a-player option, but this is still a great game. If you don't want realism and fancy no-holds, no-rules chaos that which is referred to as football in this game, you need to check it out.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best N64 Game of 1999
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#10 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1999
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#11 Most Shared N64 Game of 1999