Underplayed Gems

NHL Hitz 2002 (2001)

NHL Hitz 2002 cover
Developer
Black Box Games
Publisher
Midway Games
Platforms
Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2
Genres
Sport
Rating
3.6 of 5, 10 player ratings

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How it feels

A stripped-down, hard-hitting arcade hockey brawl where chaos and simplicity replace simulation depth.

arcadefast-pacedcasualenergeticaccessiblepick-up-and-playcompetitiverewarding

About

Midway introduces hockey with its no-rules twist that is seen in NFL Blitz. Hockey may have fewer rules than football, but NHL Hitz features hard-hitting action and very simple 3-on-3 gameplay. The game has franchise modes for a created team that you can design along with championship and exhibition modes. You earn attribute points and credits that you can use to unlock items and improve your players along the way. There are several mini-games and extras hidden deep in the game for you to unlock. NHL Hitz is Midway's attempt at making the most action-packed hockey game to ever hit consoles.

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