NHL Hitz 2002 is a hockey video game developed by Midway for the PlayStation 2, building on the no-rules gameplay established in NFL Blitz. The game features simplified 3-on-3 matches with a focus on hard-hitting action. Players can create and manage a franchise team, compete in championship and exhibition modes, and unlock various items and upgrades. Additional mini-games provide further entertainment within this action-driven hockey experience.
Midway introduces hockey with its no-rules twist that is seen in NFL Blitz. Hockey may have fewer rules than football, but NHL Hitz features hard-hitting action and very simple 3-on-3 gameplay. The game has franchise modes for a created team that you can design along with championship and exhibition modes. You earn attribute points and credits that you can use to unlock items and improve your players along the way. There are several mini-games and extras hidden deep in the game for you to unlock. NHL Hitz is Midway's attempt at making the most action-packed hockey game to ever hit consoles.