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Blades of Steel
Blades of SteelFast‑paced, six‑on‑six arcade hockey action from Konami
NHL Hitz 2002
NHL Hitz 2002Fast‑paced, no‑rules hockey action for the arcade fan.
Overview
Description

Choose from three difficulty levels—Junior, College, and Pro—and battle friends or the computer in single‑player or multiplayer modes. The game features overtime, knockout fights, and power‑play situations that keep every match unpredictable and exciting.

NHL Hitz 2002 brings Midway’s signature arcade style to the ice, delivering hard‑hitting 3‑on‑3 hockey with no penalties and over‑the‑top physics. Players can create and customize their own franchise, earn points to upgrade attributes, and unlock a variety of hidden mini‑games and extras. The game supports both single‑player and split‑screen multiplayer on PlayStation 2, offering quick exhibition matches, a full franchise mode, and a championship tournament for endless replayability.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Team Sports
Team Sports
Best for
Fans of classic arcade sports games
Arcade sports fans and casual gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99−60%
$49.99
release date
1987-10-01
2001-09-24
Specifications
developer
Konami
Black Box Games
publisher
Konami
Midway Games
age rating
ESRB E
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Split screen
critic score
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60/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Fast, addictive gameplay
  • Variety of difficulty levels
  • Multiplayer head‑to‑head fun
  • Authentic arcade feel
  • High‑energy, fast‑paced gameplay
  • Easy to learn controls
  • Robust franchise customization
  • Local split‑screen multiplayer
Cons
  • Limited graphics by modern standards
  • No online multiplayer
  • Roster limited to eight teams
  • Limited to PlayStation 2 platform
  • Arcade style may lack realism for simulation fans
  • No online multiplayer support
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