Blitz: The League

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  • Summary: The game which revolutionized pro football videogames is back and better than ever, starring new bad boy, Bill Romanowski, as Baltimore Bearcats linebacker Bruno Batagglia, and the return of Lawrence Taylor, as Quentin Sands. Step onto the field with more customizable options than everThe game which revolutionized pro football videogames is back and better than ever, starring new bad boy, Bill Romanowski, as Baltimore Bearcats linebacker Bruno Batagglia, and the return of Lawrence Taylor, as Quentin Sands. Step onto the field with more customizable options than ever before, with new cities, logos, and unlockable players which will help you to create what could be the greatest franchise in League history. Take your team online and dominate your opponents using new offensive and defensive evasion moves, or try and defeat the new all-star teams stacked with the best talent on the field. Get ready for another dramatic season of Blitz and experience The League like never before. [Midway]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. GamingExcellence
    83
    The perfect arcade football it was on the Xbox and a perfect alternative to the professional licensed titles out there.
  2. Planet Xbox 360
    77
    Midway rounded out a decent looking, sounding, and playing game with good Blitz mechanics that will make any fan smile in delight.
  3. ZTGD
    75
    Xbox Live play and addictive Achievements round out the incredible gameplay and make this game a must own for anyone who enjoys some good old fashioned hard-nosed football.
  4. Eurogamer
    70
    As a less in-depth alternative, to Madden, you can't really fault Blitz. It stands somewhere between the feature bloat of that immensely popular series and EA's own faux-urban NFL Street games. However, whichever way you put it, Madden still comes out on top.
  5. Operation Sports
    70
    If you passed on the PS2 or Xbox releases last year, Blitz: The League is definitely worth a look on the 360. If you’ve played the game already, there’s not enough new here to justify a second purchase.
  6. 360 Gamer Magazine UK
    70
    A last-gen game, lazily ported over to the 360. But, on the upside, it's an extremely entertaining last-gen game that takes a different approach to its sport. [Issue 22, p.58]
  7. GameDaily
    50
    While online play is acceptable, the game does have a number of unlockable achievements, but players can experience all of that over a weekend.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
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  1. DavidL.
    Mar 24, 2007
    8
    8? I am not talking about graphics, or enhanced controls, I am talking about fun factor. As many times as I felt shafted by a defense in this 8? I am not talking about graphics, or enhanced controls, I am talking about fun factor. As many times as I felt shafted by a defense in this game it is addicted. You keep playing it!! EA's counterpart is missing that fun factor despite the other things it has over Midway.… Expand
  2. [Anonymous]
    Jan 21, 2007
    8
    Now....there are obvious flaws in this game, but the gameplay is what truly matters and that is why I give it an 8, In order to achieve a Now....there are obvious flaws in this game, but the gameplay is what truly matters and that is why I give it an 8, In order to achieve a higher rank the roster need to be able to be modified deeper, and the online needs some work. Actually....I am surprised this game is getting such low reviews. I play this way more than any Madden football game. It is over the top rightious fun.… Expand
  4. Andyman
    Feb 22, 2007
    7
    The loss of the NFL license is a good thing for this series, but Midway isn't taking the idea far enough. If they'd polish the The loss of the NFL license is a good thing for this series, but Midway isn't taking the idea far enough. If they'd polish the online play, and add the ability to customize everything, a full draft/trade system, and a play editor, this game would be far more fun to play than the "new year, same game" Madden series. Hopefully, Blitz sold well enough to merit a sequel with the improvements I mentioned above... but somehow I'm doubting it'll happen.… Expand
  5. gamingisgreat
    Aug 19, 2016
    6
    Blitz: The League is a fun,but flawed game.

    After losing the NFL licence,Midway decided to make Blitz a mature,dark take on American    Blitz: The League is a fun,but flawed game.

    After losing the NFL licence,Midway decided to make Blitz a mature,dark take on American Football.Bones break,f-bombs galore,hilarious celebrations,late hits and mature off the field scenarios in the story.

    The gameplay is classic Blitz.But it does feel unbalanced,as players will go for catches sometimes,and not on other occasions.Also defenses stop the run way too well,they shouldn't be getting in the backfield on nearly every play.The game is also very shallow.The campaign is short,and while there are a few unlockable modes,they wear out their welcome pretty quickly.

    The graphics are extremely underwhelming for the 360,but the framerate is solid.

    Sound effects are decent,but soundtrack is terrible.

    Overall,Blitz The League is a mature take on America's No.1 sport that is fun,but flawed.The lack of content doesn't help either.It gets tackled just short of the goalline.    … Expand

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#58 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#83 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#43 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006