NHL Hitz 20-02

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: NHL® Hitz 20-02 is an all-new adrenaline-style, 4-on-4 hockey videogame. In true NHL® fashion, players skate full-speed into the boards to retrieve a loose puck, sacrifice their bodies by sliding in front of a 125MPH slapshot and throw down their gloves to defend their team. NHL®NHL® Hitz 20-02 is an all-new adrenaline-style, 4-on-4 hockey videogame. In true NHL® fashion, players skate full-speed into the boards to retrieve a loose puck, sacrifice their bodies by sliding in front of a 125MPH slapshot and throw down their gloves to defend their team. NHL® Hitz 20-02 features an interactive 3D crowd that reacts based on the action on the ice - crowds will bang on the glass, throw hats on ice and walk out on bad games.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. GameZone
    91
    This is a terrific blend of arcade-style gaming (as in with the players steaming and bursting into flame) and straight-ahead sports simulation.
  2. Game Informer
    85
    If 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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  3. Gamezilla!
    85
    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.
  4. Next Generation Magazine
    80
    Great-looking and fantastically fun. [Jan 2002, p.31]
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  5. GamerWeb Xbox
    80
    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.
  6. Hot Games
    80
    It looks better than the PS2 version, and it plays a little more solidly.
  7. Xbox Nation Magazine
    60
    Despite the much-hated "catch up" feature, Hitz kept us glued. Better than "Blitz" we say. [Jan 2002, p.88]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Gamerdude05
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    I 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
  2. J.W.
    Apr 5, 2002
    10
    I love this game and it's so fun. It's way better than NHL 2002. It doesn't really get easy.
  4. ReidL.
    Dec 23, 2001
    10
    Really good game!
  5. AdamN.
    Jun 27, 2002
    10
    It's NHL Blitz. This game resembles NHL rock the Rink in nearly every way except in this game the shots are realistic.
  6. BrandonW.
    Aug 14, 2002
    9
    80% Arcade, 20% Sports Sim, This game is perfect for those who like to play arcade games. However, those who prefer a game that focuses less 80% Arcade, 20% Sports Sim, This game is perfect for those who like to play arcade games. However, those who prefer a game that focuses less on bone crunching, teeth rattling action, and focuses more on managing a team, this game doesn' have those capabilities.… Expand
  7. BrianK.
    Nov 1, 2003
    7
    Hey, this game is too easy to win against computer, and the only competition you can get is a friend or family member.
  8. DarcyR.
    Dec 1, 2001
    2
    Hey Metacritic! I like ur site, but I don't like this game! It's too hard-hitting! The hits actually scare me!!! And I can't Hey Metacritic! I like ur site, but I don't like this game! It's too hard-hitting! The hits actually scare me!!! And I can't score and goals! At all!!! I'm afraid I'll get hit!! … Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#13 Best Xbox Game of 2001
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#10 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2001