NFL Blitz 20-02

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Feb 6, 2002
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. GameShark
    90
    The best parts of the graphics are all the taunts and celebrations the players do in between plays, and there are plenty.
  2. Gamezilla!
    86
    Able to capture the style of gameplay that has achieved past glory for the series, graphics respectable for next generation consoles have been included taking the experience to the next level.
  3. GamerWeb Sony
    85
    The best Blitz title since the original hit the arcade scene some five years ago.
  5. GameSpot
    85
    Blitz old-timers will balk at the game's completely different timing and needlessly expanded playbooks, but in the end, NFL Blitz 2002 is the best arcade-style football game on the home market.
  6. GameSpy
    84
    Has everything an arcade football nut would want. The gameplay is great, the graphics are incredible, the cheerleaders are cute, and it's an all around blast.
  7. Gaming Age
    83
    It badly needed some revamping, and that's exactly what has been successfully done here, without losing the magic that made Blitz what it was...it's the best extreme football game available today.
  8. Media and Games Online Network
    83
    From your first game to your last Blitz is full of surprises and twists with its very aggressive style.
  9. IGN
    80
    A must-own for any fan of the original series. This is a huge upgrade in the graphics department, and the gameplay is solid as ever.
  10. Hot Games
    80
    A good, enjoyable experience for people who just want to beat each other up, and are unconcerned with rules, penalties, or fairness.
  11. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    80
    Midway did an excellent job of retaining the old Blitz flair and trademark never-say-die-gameplay while introducing more players, tons of killer animation, and funnier commentary. [May 2002, p.108]
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  12. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    Flaws aside, this is a multiplayer dream. [Apr 2002, p.105]
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  13. GameZone
    79
    There's really not much to it, especially in the game mode department, and the enjoyment of playing single-player wears off quickly because of this. They obviously focused on making the actual game play the best part of the game and therefore they've been successful.
  14. TotalPlayStation
    75
    If (or more likely when) the price on this game drops to Greatest Hits level, it should be a perfect impulse buy.
  15. Game Revolution
    75
    Though improvements are obvious in the looks, the controls leave a bit to be desired.

Awards & Rankings

75
#75 Best PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. Buttcheeks69
    Jul 12, 2022
    0
    this game is stupid as fluck, and so boring, the ai rubberbanding is awful, I would be better off doing something else with my time, such asthis game is stupid as fluck, and so boring, the ai rubberbanding is awful, I would be better off doing something else with my time, such as creating run on sentences. It's like eating food, the first few minutes are fun, but the end sucks.… Full Review »
  2. BarryC.
    Mar 19, 2002
    10
    This has been my game for so long nobody can beat me in it.
  3. StephenK.
    Feb 28, 2002
    10
    This game kicks a$$.
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