Synopsis
by Gavin Frankle
In the tradition of NBA Hoopz and NFL Blitz comes this Midway Sports Asylum interpretation of pro ice hockey. In NHL Hitz 2002, Xbox gamers take control of a team of four players consisting of a goalie, a center, and two wings. The game is designed to focus more on the action of the sport, instead of burdening players with line changes and penalties.
When in possession of the puck a variety of moves are available, including slap shots, one-timers, and special moves unique to each player. By scoring three times in succession, the character becomes "on-fire" and is imbued with enhanced abilities until the opposing team scores. Fights can also break out if the player is excessively aggressive.
In addition to all of the officially licensed teams and home arenas, the title features several fantasy locations, one example being an Egyptian-themed arena. NHL Hitz 2002 offers a create-a-player feature and several mini-games in addition to exhibition and season modes. In-game commentary is performed by the same announcer present in Midway's NFL Blitz series.
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Features
Arcade hockey with ferocious hits and laser slap-shots
3-on-3 (plus goalies) provides lightning-fast action with plenty of breakaways
Interactive 3D crowd reacts to the game by doing the wave and heckling
Players and teams catch fire and become almost unstoppable
Similar Games
NHL 2K2
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Platform
Publisher
Developer
Year
Nintendo GameCube
Midway Sports Asylum
Black Box Games Ltd.
2001
PlayStation 2
Midway Sports Asylum
Black Box Games Ltd.
2001
Controls: Joystick/Gamepad, Other
Flags: Launch Title, Custom Soundtrack Support
Included in Package: 24-page Instruction Manual, Registration Card