NHL Hitz 20-03

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Sep 16, 2002
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82

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: As the only dedicated adrenaline-style hockey videogame franchise for next-generation platforms, NHL Hitz 20-03 showcases over-the-top 3-on-3 (plus goalies) gameplay with players who leap, glide, check, pass and score on would-be defenders. This newest version of Hitz runs up the score onAs the only dedicated adrenaline-style hockey videogame franchise for next-generation platforms, NHL Hitz 20-03 showcases over-the-top 3-on-3 (plus goalies) gameplay with players who leap, glide, check, pass and score on would-be defenders. This newest version of Hitz runs up the score on the hockey videogame category with new features such as the all-new franchise mode, which enhances the single gamer experience by giving users the power to create a team from infancy, grow that team through international competition, earn a franchise, and eventually compete for the Stanley Cup. [Midway]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    I'll be happy to say that this is the best hockey game on the PS2. [Nov 2002, p.188]
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  2. PSX Nation
    90
    A solid realistic arcade experience that has surpassed any of the other sports titles Midway touches.
  3. Game Informer
    88
    It may not be an accurate portrayal of NHL, but it blows away EA's game with little effort. [Nov 2002, p.127]
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  4. IGN
    82
    The models and textures, and the backgrounds and special effects are better than many hockey games out there. This is one pretty game.
  5. GamerWeb Sony
    80
    This game's pick up and play appeal will have casual gamers hooked to this game, but its RPG style elements and surprising franchise mode depth also could appeal to sports game junkies as well.
  6. GamePro
    80
    If you’re looking for rowdy, raucous action backed by unusual staying power and that familiar Midway gameplay, you’ll savor the smell of what Hitz is cooking.
  7. Gaming Age
    67
    A title that seems to be suffering from a bit of an identity crisis this year. Unlike last year’s version, which was fully dedicated to being smash-mouth hockey fun, the tone in Hitz 20-03 is more serious and less consistent in its approach.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. ChadH.
    Sep 19, 2002
    10
    This game rocks!
  2. MikeP.
    Sep 18, 2002
    10
    Great!
  4. HamedK.
    Sep 18, 2002
    9
    I just picked this up and I can't believe how much Midway has improved the game since last year. There's so much new content I just picked this up and I can't believe how much Midway has improved the game since last year. There's so much new content I'm practically overwhelmed.… Expand

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#41 Best PS2 Game of 2002