With Staind, KoЯn, and Limp Bizkit on the soundtrack, NHL Hitz 2002 is quite possibly the most nu metal hockey game of all time. It’s also a blast to play, nailing the over the top arcade experience Midway sports games are famous for.
Hitz 2003 is one of my favorite hockey games ever made. I got ‘02 on launch day for GCN, and while I liked it, ‘03 was a big step up in terms of visuals. 21 years later, the player likenesses are still pretty impressive.
To the best of my recollection, there isn’t much new beyond rosters and likenesses. And the lack of Limp Bizkit opener. But it’s a really fun game, and I’d kill to see Hitz resurrected now that the NHL license isn’t exclusive anymore.
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Fun Factor: 4/5
Vibe: 4/5
Midway and EA Big releasing banger after banger
Midway cooked when they made their arcade sports titles, NBA Hangtime still a fav of mine.