Features
- Play full 5‑on‑5 NHL hockey while still enjoying the fast pacing, huge checks, and high‑energy presentation that define the Hitz series. The expanded format adds depth without sacrificing intensity.
- Choose from all licensed NHL teams and players of the era, each with accurate rosters, ratings, and playstyles that reflect real‑world strengths, rivalries, and team identities.
- Experience deeper offensive and defensive systems, including cycling, forechecking, power plays, penalty kills, and positional strategies. The game blends authentic hockey tactics with arcade‑style speed.
- Deliver massive, over‑the‑top body checks that send players flying across the ice, maintaining the Hitz identity even within a more realistic ruleset. Hits are loud, exaggerated, and satisfying.
- Compete in Franchise and Season modes, managing your team through full schedules, tracking stats, and pushing toward the playoffs and Stanley Cup contention.
- Learn advanced techniques in Hockey School, a tutorial mode hosted by real NHL star Jim Dowd that teaches skating, shooting, checking, and team strategy through hands‑on drills.
- Face aggressive, reactive opponents, who forecheck hard, jump passing lanes, and punish sloppy play. The AI’s intensity keeps matches competitive and unpredictable.
- Use responsive, arcade‑friendly controls, making it easy to execute dekes, slapshots, poke checks, and one‑timers. The control scheme supports both quick action and strategic playmaking.
- Experience fast, momentum‑driven gameplay, where big hits, breakaways, and timely saves can swing the game instantly. Momentum shifts keep matches exciting from puck drop to final horn.
- Compete in multiplayer matches, turning the game into a chaotic, high‑energy showdown between friends. The mix of strategy and arcade action makes it ideal for couch competition.
- Replay games to refine strategies, master dekes, and experiment with different teams, as the hybrid design encourages both skill and creativity.
Product Description
NHL Hitz Pro evolves the classic Hitz formula by introducing full 5‑on‑5 hockey while keeping the series’ signature speed, crunching checks, and high‑octane gameplay. Players can run real NHL systems, execute crisp passing plays, and still enjoy the explosive hits, breakaway moves, and arcade flair that made Hitz famous.
Specs
General
| Brand Name | Midway Games |
|---|---|
| GameStop Exclusive | false |
Gameplay
| Number of Players | 1 |
|---|---|
| Online Multiplayer | false |
| Co-op Mode | false |
| Perspective | 3rd Person |
| Genre | Sports |
Fandom
| Franchise | NHL |
|---|---|
| Publisher Name | Midway Games |
| Developer Name | - |