SummaryAs the only dedicated adrenaline-style hockey videogame franchise for next-generation platforms, NHL Hitz 20-03 showcases over-the-top 3-on-3 (plus goalies) gameplay with players who leap, glide, check, pass and score on would-be defenders. This newest version of Hitz runs up the score on the hockey videogame category with new features such as th... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Developer:EA Black Box
NHL Hitz 20-03
Xbox
Released On:
Sep 16, 2002
Metascore
Generally Favorable
81
User score
Mixed or Average
6.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
81
84% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
16% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
91
The shortcomings in the PS2 version have been ironed out on the Xbox, leaving hockey gamers everywhere with the best arcade style hockey game to date.
88
This will surely upset some hardcore hockey fans, but there's no denying that NHL Hitz 20-03 is a better hockey videogame this year than "NHL 2003." [Dec 2002, p.133]
User score
Mixed or Average
6.9
67% Positive
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
17% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
17% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
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.
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.
85
An amazing step forward for the Hitz franchise, as Black Box did an incredible job with the visuals and audio to make this the best game Midway has to offer.
80
Midway has taken an already proven formula for hard-hitting action and added cool new gameplay elements that give this Hitz incredible replay value. [Nov 2002, p.88]
80
There are enough changes and additions to NHL Hitz 20-03 to justify a purchase and if you are a fan of the game you won’t be disappointed.
75
While some of the changes might be puzzling, they don't do any serious damage.
60
Unfortunately, there's no true career mode where you can create a player and take him through multiple seasons.
Oct 26, 2023
8
Very high quality arcade hockey game. It's just fun to play, it doesn't take itself too seriously but doesn't compromise much on satisfying gameplay with some depth. The custom team looks never got old, sharks vs velociraptors all day!
Platforms:
- Xbox
- PlayStation 2
- GameCube
- Game Boy Advance
Initial Release Date:Sep 16, 2002
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