While hockey purists will obviously be turned off by the rough-and-tumble nature of NHL Hitz, it's a great game of hockey that anyone can pick up and play.
NHL 2003
There are only a few improvements to help distinguish it from NHL 2002, but these changes further increase the realism of what is considered the best hockey simulation on the market.
NHL 2005
Make no mistake. NHL 2005 is still a solid game of hockey--but it shouldn't be your first choice for one.
NHL 2004
Although NHL 2004 does fall just shy of beating out the competition, any previous fan of EA's NHL series will find very little to complain about in this installment.
NHL Hitz Pro (PS2)
Above all else, NHL Hitz Pro is just a lot of fun.
Score: 8.2
NHL Hitz 20-03 (PS2)
While hockey purists will obviously be turned off by the rough-and-tumble nature of NHL Hitz, it's a great game of hockey that anyone can pick up and play.
Score: 7.8
NHL Hitz 20-02 (PS2)
Hockey fans might want to pick up NHL Hitz 2002 if they're looking for something different, but for everyone else, a weekend rental should suffice.
Score: 6.7
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