| 90 |
Hot Games
A pure adrenaline rush, a fun-filled fantasy representation of a sport that already has its over-the-edge moments.
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| 90 |
Gamezilla!
With a combination of stunning graphics, high-octane action and sweet multiplayer gameplay, NHL Hitz 20-02 comes off as one of those rare titles most PS2 owners will not want to miss.
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| 90 |
Electric Playground
The thing that I enjoy most about this arcade style hockey is the big hits. You can actually practice the many skills you will need in this game, including driving your opponent through the glass.
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| 90 |
TotalGames.net
An impressively complete product, able to coax anyone with the slightest interest in its subject matter onto the ice – just don’t forget to bring a potential convert with you… it’s THAT kind of game!
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| 90 |
GamePen
I can’t tell you how much fun it is to check your best friend over the boards and into the stands. That alone is worth the price of admission for me.
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| 86 |
GameShark
There are so many things within NHL Hitz 20-02 to unlock and challenge you the game play is unmatched in any hockey game thus far.
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| 85 |
GamerWeb Sony
Without a doubt, the best arcade hockey game out there. If you're a hockey fan, or even a general sports fan, you should check this game out.
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| 85 |
Game Informer
Extras aside, Hitz plays amazingly well, with lots of fancy tricks and smack-talk-worthy checks. [Dec 2001, p.94]
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| 80 |
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
The finest accomplishment is the stirring fighting system. [Dec 2001, p.170]
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| 80 |
Next Generation Magazine
The best “wacky” sports game we’ve played in years. [Jan 2002, p.81]
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| 80 |
Cloudchaser
The sound is one place where the game sort of falls back a bit.
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| 80 |
PSX Nation
Hockey has never been more action packed, violent and fun than this unique and oh so Midway approach to the fastest game on earth.
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| 76 |
IGN
Much like many other arcade-styled sports videogames, Hitz simply lacks the long-term depth that's offered up by its sim counterparts.
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| 75 |
Game Revolution
A good deal of dumb fun. Grab a few friends and a case of Labatt's and you've got yourself the perfect rental.
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| 67 |
GameSpot
NHL Hitz can be fun for the first few days of play, but its computer AI, which basically chooses which team wins, ultimately zaps the game of long-term replay value.
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| 67 |
Core Magazine
Fast, fun and furious in small doses, but it wasn't made for prolonged exposure.
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| 65 |
Sports Gaming Network
It really is a shame that Midway and Black Box included such blatant computer assist since it ruins the longevity of what would otherwise be a solid game.
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| 40 |
G4 TV
Despite a solid concept behind it, NHL Hitz 2002 has neither the gameplay nor the presentation level to deliver.
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