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NFL Blitz 2002 (USA)

GameCube
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Reviewed in
2001
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✪ Reviewed on July 19, 2023
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Midway arcade American football, 2002 edition. Seven-on-seven, illegal tackles legal here, snappy and brutal gameplay, hyped commentary. Continues the NFL Blitz tradition, festive four-player multi. Unashamed fun, no serious NFL simulation.

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Category
Sports 4 players 12+
Description
Midway arcade American football with unhinged rules. Published by Midway, released in November 2001. Licensed NFL roster played 7-on-7, turbo meter, exaggerated tackles and four-player local multiplayer. North-American release only.

NFL Blitz 2002 review

3/5
Art direction
"Polished"
3/5
Music
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾1,1 GB 📅26/11/2001
Published by Midway

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Is NFL Blitz 2002 still worth playing in 2026?

NFL Blitz embraces its over-the-top arcade football, miles from simulation, and that's both its charm and its limit. On a multiplayer night, its exaggerated tackles and frantic pace still land, but the thin content and dated AI grow tiresome fast in solo play. The modest period score reflects a title built for instant fun rather than depth. For someone nostalgic about the 90s arcade formula, the fun survives, otherwise it has aged noticeably and offers little for newcomers today.

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