User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 23
  2. Negative: 3 out of 23
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  1. SumDood
    Nov 21, 2005
    3
    I am sorry but am I the only one who thinks this game is a nightmare? It is simply horrible! Bad gameplay, no announcers, decent graphics though. I think that Midway just tried to push the limit and make a game that looks good but plays bad! Sorry but u can put glitter and diamonds on crap but it still STINKS!
  2. Cornstarch
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Okay, it may sem a little high, but when playing it with friends it is the most fun since (but not better than) NFL Street 2.
  3. PimpdaddyS.
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Hellz yeah.
  4. MikeB.
    Dec 20, 2005
    10
    this is one of there best games they ever made i like the clash mode were you can beat the crap out of the other teams players and break bones and even take out there legament this game will be the b est seller just wait it will.
  5. SamuelA.
    Oct 7, 2005
    10
    I think this game is the first reality videogame.
  6. LucasP.
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    I love this game. thats big for me to say because i dont like football.I like it cause you can hurt people break there bone put them out of the game.
  7. AlanS.
    Nov 1, 2005
    7
    The game itself is great... the loading time is f.....ing horrible. It takes forever!!
  8. BradB.
    Oct 19, 2005
    6
    Weak AI, not responsive. Lame way to show roids in action.
  9. Shoppingcart
    Nov 9, 2005
    10
    This is such a funa game i love it.
  10. JoanneR.
    Oct 22, 2005
    10
    Great game, great play, great idea. Boo EA!
  11. JoeB.
    Oct 4, 2006
    10
    This game rules all.
  12. JohnP.
    Oct 22, 2005
    10
    Innovative, creative - and just plain old FUN!!!
  13. FarrisB.
    Oct 31, 2005
    7
    I really enjoyed this game, I mean at first I loved it....that's until I made it to Division 1 (for those that have made it there you'll know what I'm talking about) this game has some of the cheapest AI ever...no matter how bad you crush the computer it will get what ever it needs to mount a comeback be it a fumble, interception,or a hail mary reception. But it's I really enjoyed this game, I mean at first I loved it....that's until I made it to Division 1 (for those that have made it there you'll know what I'm talking about) this game has some of the cheapest AI ever...no matter how bad you crush the computer it will get what ever it needs to mount a comeback be it a fumble, interception,or a hail mary reception. But it's still a cool game..just be ready to invest in extra controllers....cause you're gonna break the ones you own. Expand
  14. HoppyRedDevils
    Nov 28, 2005
    10
    Are You Kidding kicking the crap outta people...how could u not like this game...BEST Game If u like smashing peoples heads in and stuff this is definatly a 10!
  15. Jul 1, 2022
    8
    breaking bones in the matches I entered the game just to do that, I didn't even want to win, I just did crazy things
  16. Jan 27, 2023
    9
    This was definitely the jolt that sports gaming needed at the time, & great for incorporating arcade fun ,as an option away from simulation. Extremely great game that feeds the gridiron bloodlust. Magnificent over-the-top fun!

Awards & Rankings

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#89 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. PSM Magazine
    60
    This is football for people who don't like football - which is rather pointless. [Dec 2005, p.110]
  2. This is Blitz at its best, adding an even meaner, uglier spirit to the game that will have anyone with a strong stomach and a thirst for brutality jumping out of his or her seat in elation with every murderous tackle landed. Ladies and gentlemen, Blitz is back.
  3. Blitz: The League gives a new meaning to smash mouth football.