NHL Hitz 20-03

 Xbox
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. ErickD.
    May 2, 2004
    10
    This is the most fun hockey game ever invented, I can play for hours and not get sick of it. Any one who wants to play me will go home crying to their mother because I am just that dam good. I am the NHL Hitz master! NO JOKE!
  2. GeorgeC.
    Jul 1, 2003
    10
    The fast paced, aggressive style of this game puts it far beyond NHL 2003.
  3. Thad
    Mar 18, 2005
    9
    Great game.
  4. Uter
    Dec 25, 2003
    9
    At it's time Hitz 03 was the best hockey game in the next gen platforms (better than nhl 2k3, and much better than nhl 2003). Maybe ESPN is the better game now simply due to it's more realistic gameplay, but Hitz is definately the best arcade game of hockey out there. This version is better than Hitz Pro since pro tried to adopt simulation gameplay elements. If you like hockey, At it's time Hitz 03 was the best hockey game in the next gen platforms (better than nhl 2k3, and much better than nhl 2003). Maybe ESPN is the better game now simply due to it's more realistic gameplay, but Hitz is definately the best arcade game of hockey out there. This version is better than Hitz Pro since pro tried to adopt simulation gameplay elements. If you like hockey, it's guaranteed you will like this game.… Expand
  5. Jobadkins
    Sep 22, 2011
    10
    Fast,crazy,spot on perfect,funny,really the best arcade hockey game ever created and at the time its so good that it beats out the simulation arcade games except for Nhl 2k3.That's how good it is and the kinda game that will be popped in there console for years to come,I'm talking probably 10 plus years.Look it's 9-2011 and I still love it 8 years later.
  6. maquegyver
    Apr 10, 2014
    9
    This is without a doubt the best arcade hockey game made to date. It runs smoothly and has a ton of fun and goofy unlockables. In addition the variety of game modes leaves the replay value very high. Given what EA and 2k sports did with their hockey franchises in the last decade it could be argued this might be the best hockey game period in the last decade or so.

Awards & Rankings

33
#33 Best Xbox Game of 2002
65
#65 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    70
    Unless you have some pals to play with, Hitz will wear out its welcome due to a lack of strategic depth. [Winter 2002, p.105]
  2. Armchair Empire
    90
    It looks great, plays great, and with the addition of a franchise and season mode, gives you plenty of incentive to keep playing.
    Read full review
  3. GamerWeb Xbox
    90
    Easily the most enjoyable hockey game I have played in ages.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »