NFL Blitz Pro
Xbox- Publisher: Midway
- Release Date: Nov 4, 2003
- Also On: PlayStation 2
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Blitz Pro walks a fine line between serious sim and classic Blitz action and maintains a perfect balance from start to finish.
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The play dynamic is still fierce, there are tons of extra modes and fantasy teams to unlock. It's still a great two-player game, and the slightly better single player experience should make most fans of the series happy.
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Cheat Code CentralMidway did a great job again this year and it's a great game for the single player or for the gamers who enjoys playing with friends.
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Good, and in some ways great, but it's too realistic to be true to the series. These new elements shouldn't be scrapped for the next edition, just revised.
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A schizophrenic title that can't really decided what it wants to be. It's still a fun and different take on the sport of football -- especially as a multiplayer party game -- it's just not as much fun as it used to be.
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Play MagazineThey've gone the realism route, and the end result is a mixed bag. [Oct 2003, p.83]
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Xbox Nation MagazineThe new formula succeeds partially, but football maniacs are advised to look elsewhere for a more satisfying gridiron experience. [Mar 2004, p.80]
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A game that just doesn't fit in. Out of the box it's not as fun as its predecessors, and nowhere near as deep or engaging as Madden or ESPN.
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The inclusion of half-hearted simulation elements and toned down arcade gameplay result in Blitz Pro turning into a watered down shadow of its former self. Hopefully next year’s version will restore some glory to this now tarnished franchise.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyStill a user-friendly pigskin experience with lightning-fast over-the-top gameplay. Yet I'm forced to throw a penalty flag at the lack of big passing plays I've come to love from this franchise. [Nov 2003, p.172]
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Similar to "Hitz Pro," Blitz Pro is a combination of arcade and simulation styles. Unfortunately, this combination doesn't work nearly as well as its NHL predecessor, and, while the end result can be fun, overall it's a pretty big leap backward for the Blitz series.
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The gamers who are all about gameplay and who could care less about fantasy drafts and eleven players a side aren’t going to be too impressed.
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A cautious step in a new direction for Midway - pushing the series forward while still staying within sight of what gives Blitz its appeal is a tight line to walk, and for the most part, it hasn't turned out as well with NFL Blitz Pro as it did with "NHL Hitz Pro."
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While I wouldn’t exactly classify NFL Blitz Pro as a complete disaster, no question, it has taken a turn for the worse. Buy it only if you have to have every Blitz game ever made.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 5 out of 8
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Mixed: 1 out of 8
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Negative: 2 out of 8
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BlueFalconNov 10, 2004
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StevenS.Dec 13, 2003This game is kicken.
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ChuckE.Dec 9, 2003Blitz with rules? What were those guys thinking...*tear* I miss the N64 format.