NHL Hitz 20-02
Xbox- Publisher: Midway
- Release Date: Nov 14, 2001
- Also On: PlayStation 2
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This is a terrific blend of arcade-style gaming (as in with the players steaming and bursting into flame) and straight-ahead sports simulation.
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I personally recommend the Xbox version above all others because it happens to sport lightning fast loading, benefits greatly from the built-in harddrive, and the graphics are a bit better.
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Single-player control is frustrating at times, and strategy isn't as important as the brute force method because of this. Nevertheless, this game gets a boost from attention to graphic detail and audio.
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The reduced teams make this game not only easier to follow but also a lot more fun to play than the EA hockey game.
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Game InformerIf you've got a hankering for some good multiplayer fun or a mindless testosterone tirade, Hitz is your hook-up. [Jan 2002, p.87]
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Official Xbox MagazineDone surprisingly well. [Jan 2002]
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This game has fun written all over it, but I can only take the over the top action for so long.
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It's instant gratification that's not so good for you in the long run like tequila, an econo-box of Twinkies or the Spice Channel.
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Scoring is what wins the game, but beating the crap out of other players is what makes the game fun.
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The more players you can get in a game, the more fun it becomes, but single-player is no slouch either, especially with all the extra modes.
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With better graphical flare than many of today's simulation and arcade sports titles, Hitz not only boasts more arcade action but also dishes it on fun platters one after another.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyIt’s a freakin’ blast to play…It’s good ol’-fashion, mindless arcade fun. God bless it. [Feb 2002, p.168]
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It looks better than the PS2 version, and it plays a little more solidly.
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Hitz’s greatest hit is its fluid control, which makes the hockey fly by. It’s no NHL 2002, but Hitz should be a blast for arcade sports fans.
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Next Generation MagazineGreat-looking and fantastically fun. [Jan 2002, p.31]
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Easily one of the best fighting engines in a hockey game to date.
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The gameplay frustrations and problems with high polygons are what knocked the game’s score down the most. In all, I have to say: pick it up and have some fun. It’s worth the time.
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The enjoyment NHL Hitz 2002 deteriorates rather quickly due to its negligible computer AI and simplistic gameplay, but if you're looking for some quick-hit fun from your hockey games, it's an excellent choice.
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Hardcore hockey fans should skate wide of this release, but most will enjoy this sleeper hit for what it is: a solid, fun game of hockey that strips out rules and penalties for a more action-packed experience.
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Xbox Nation MagazineDespite the much-hated "catch up" feature, Hitz kept us glued. Better than "Blitz" we say. [Jan 2002, p.88]
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#10 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2001
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 8 out of 11
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Mixed: 1 out of 11
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Negative: 2 out of 11
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Mar 22, 2020I got this on my Xbox I played I loved it I gave a 10 out of 10 cause it's the best game on Xbox Gamecube and PS2
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BrianK.Nov 1, 2003Hey, this game is too easy to win against computer, and the only competition you can get is a friend or family member.
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BrandonW.Aug 14, 2002