Blitz: The League II

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  • Summary: Blitz: The League II continues the franchise legacy as the ultimate alternative to the watered-down, licensed competition. In addition to an all-new story mode penned by Peter Egan (ESPN's Playmakers), Blitz: The League II features include: Precision-Aim Tackles, player-controlled touchdownBlitz: The League II continues the franchise legacy as the ultimate alternative to the watered-down, licensed competition. In addition to an all-new story mode penned by Peter Egan (ESPN's Playmakers), Blitz: The League II features include: Precision-Aim Tackles, player-controlled touchdown celebrations, an enhanced on-the-field Clash Mode, online multiplayer capabilities, expanded rosters with all-new personalities, and the return of a cornerstone of the Blitz franchise...Late Hits! Football legend Lawrence Taylor returns as the game's cover-athlete and star linebacker for the New York Nightmare, Quentin Sands, along with a star-studded supporting cast. [Midway]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. GamingXP
    80
    Blitz: The League II is not just another sports game! Midway combines action, fun and an ironic touch to bring pep in the genre. Maybe, fans of accurate tactics, rules and simulation will be a little bit disappointed, but other gamers will definitely be satisfied!
  2. Gaming Age
    75
    If you want a game that is fast, gritty, and fun as hell to play with commentary by Madden himself (actually it's the hilarious Frank Caliendo doing his Madden impersonation) then Blitz may be that "shot in the arm" you are looking for.
  3. Extreme Gamer
    74
    If you are looking for an alternative to Madden, Blitz II: The League has enough punch to make it worth the purchase. It’s not going to replace the ultra high gloss of its competitors, but it is an original take on the dark side of sporting.
  4. GameFocus
    68
    Blitz II: The League is neither fantastic nor is it bad. The multiplayer is fun and the Campaign does offer a lot of value but the AI issues and the disappointing graphics and sound will put off most people. This won’t appeal to everyone, but if you’re looking for an alternative to the simulation of the Madden Series, you should give Blitz a try.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    60
    A fun game that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Therefore, players shouldn’t take in-game action too seriously either, and if true-to-life football, play-calling, and tactics is your thing, Blitz is definitely not for you. At the most, this is an arcade intended for a good time, though the fun can tend to be short-lived.
  6. PSM3 Magazine UK
    59
    Shallow. [Dec 2008, p.87]
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  7. Game Revolution
    33
    A terrible football game with some good ideas surrounding it, and a marked tendency to make me wish I wasn’t playing it. If you enjoy football games, stick to Madden; Blitz is not a serious competitor, unless you enjoy getting a bit squeamish.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. ErikH
    Jan 3, 2009
    10
    This game shocked me at how great it was, returns to the ps1 blitz style!
  2. joet
    Oct 20, 2008
    10
    The gaming is well ahead of any other sports games, with big hits and clashes. Injuries and slo-mo make the game more interesting and puts The gaming is well ahead of any other sports games, with big hits and clashes. Injuries and slo-mo make the game more interesting and puts more control into the users hands.… Expand
  4. LandonW
    Oct 14, 2008
    9
    Great graphics, gameplay and as original concept as an American football game could be. So far the only bad aspects of this game are that the Great graphics, gameplay and as original concept as an American football game could be. So far the only bad aspects of this game are that the playbooks are a little hard to see and the inability to change Franchises' (the story mode player you play as) physical traits. You'll be forced to play as a black dude. At least they made him light skinned so if your hispanic its not a big stretch and if your white maybe you can pretend you got a really great tan. Lots of unlockables (TD celebrations, game modes, etc) and trophies give it a little added depth.… Expand
  5. BlakkSteel
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    Any football game post NFL EA era, had to be creative. You have to let video games, be "video games", sometimes. This was both: creative AND aAny football game post NFL EA era, had to be creative. You have to let video games, be "video games", sometimes. This was both: creative AND a video game! Expounding on the old Blitz formula, & taking it few steps beyond,was refreshing & very fun. To see the injuries from the inside of a bone crushing hit. was a rush.I have both Blitz games, & thoroughly enjoy them.… Expand
  6. JesseDillinger
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    This game did what most sports games fail to do: It made sports actually fun. There's no rules here, just **** violence. The injuries areThis game did what most sports games fail to do: It made sports actually fun. There's no rules here, just **** violence. The injuries are brutal (especially the testicle one, ouch). I love this game. Played it a **** ton as a kid. I actually enjoyed playing a sports game, and I hate sports.… Expand
  7. MixedKing
    Oct 6, 2015
    7
    The story line was much better than the original game as was most of the features. After a while it got a little boring beating the hell outThe story line was much better than the original game as was most of the features. After a while it got a little boring beating the hell out of your opponents in a no holds bar football game.… Expand
  8. FriedConsole
    Oct 19, 2011
    5
    I love the gameplay but the fake urban style and emphasis on being "edgy" was laughable. I have to give this a 7 simply because it isn't aI love the gameplay but the fake urban style and emphasis on being "edgy" was laughable. I have to give this a 7 simply because it isn't a sequel. It is the same thing as Blitz: The League with the same single player story and everything. Nothing has changed but a slight HD upgrade. Felt ripped off after finishing the first one years ago.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#89 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#58 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008