Blitz The League

by Midway

Product Features

• Explore the on-field violence and the action that happens off the field, in all-new gameplay elements
• Lead your team from the cellar to the penthouse while dealing with drug problems, gambling, sex and all the other issues that turn up behind the scenes
• Pull off the kind of moves that get fans cheering, to build up your Clash Meter & get ability boosts -- fill all your Clash slots for an Unleash move - A big time catch on offense, or a turnover on defense and more
• The action gets heated and bench-clearing brawls will happen - the team with the most cheap shots get a boost
• Get in the trenches with all-new camera angles that throw the action in your face

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0009R1SRI
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches ; 2.9 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 8, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,818 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #28 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Sports > Football
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Blitz: The League offers a revolutionary type of gameplay that combines classic sports action with adventure and role-playing -- while taking you behind the scenes, for a peek behind the curtain. Guide your team to a winning Record while dealing with all the drama and challenges of Professional athletes. Realistic injuries reveal football action that's intense right down to the final gun

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Purist's Opinion, September 11, 2006

By 

Lord Kayoss (Louisville, KY United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Blitz The League (Video Game)

I am an old school football purist who appreciates realistic simulations like NCAA & Madden. I usually don't pay any attention to arcade style games like NFL Street, etc. mainly due to the mindless silliness and unrealistic gameplay that turn football fans like me off. But, Blitz has always been an amusing detour if you need a timeout from the real gridiron so here's a nice review for those of you who fancy the idea at giving this one a look.

This latest PS2 version definitely has it's entertaining moments, from the storyline cut scenes in "Campaign" mode to the brash obscenities the players shout at each other between plays on the field. Fans of the older games need to take note that this isn't NFL Blitz. There are no National Football League teams/players/commentators in this one hence the subtitle "The League". Blitz has evolved into a strand-alone football game with it's own fantasy teams and players. The game really captures your interest in "Campaign" mode as you basically begin with watching your team get decimated at the previous season's end and shoved into division 3 as the franchise owner demands redemption. You customize your team by picking a city, stadium, coaches, team name, uniforms, equipment, etc. Once you're prepared you hit the field and begin your quest to get back into the limelight and out of the laughing stock of the league.

During actual gameplay, fans of the older Blitz games should feel right at home. The main play control engine follows the same basics as before, but with added modes like "Clash" and "Unleash". Engaging your "Clash" energy (by holding down L2) while on defense gives you an added striking capability where you can perform a "dirty hit" to force fumbles and injuries where you actually get to see the bones(s) break. And if one of your players goes down you'll usually have two options of either treating the wound normally which will sideline your player the longest, whether it be for several quarters or full games. Your other choice is to "juice" which will give your trainer permission to give your player an illegal injection to get you back in the game almost immediately. But be careful! Get caught juicing and you'll face fines and sanctions. Using "Clash" on offense gives your QB added passing strength/accuracy as well as increasing the chance of your receiver catching a clutch throw. "Clash" can also help your running back avoid tackles by stiff-arming and spinning.

Then, there's "Unleash" which occurs when you have 6 "clash" icons built up. "Unleash" is a major adrenaline boost that gives the user the maximum amount of momentum and maximizes the likelihood of successfully completing a play.

Also, using "Clash" & "Unleash" will contribute to "dirty hits", which will eventually lead to a brawl where an all-out melee occurs and the two teams knock the crap out of each other for about 10 seconds to see who can build up "late hits."

I have to touch on the language. Wow, this game is a lot like "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" with it's realistic jargon whether it be spouted from the players, the coach, owner, or your offensive coordinator who chimes in from the box with his sarcastic comments when he's happy or ticked. You'll even hear the "F" word here and there. Very cool - lol. And obviously parents, you don't want your kids playing this. Pay attention to the "M" rating on the box. "M" meaning "for mature audiences." It's an adult game, make no mistake.

There are other funny elements of the game like getting the opportunity to buy escort girls to send to the hotel room of the visiting team to "wear them out" before the game the next day. Players get arrested on drug charges and whatnot. Right now there is a sub-plot going on between one of my players and one of our cheerleaders - lol. Many aspects of the game are very intriguing and hold your interest to make you want to see what happens next.

Okay, here's the bad part - at least for me. Again, I'm a purist. I appreciate the real aspects of the game of football. Most of the unrealistic/comical parts of Blitz are fun, which is an element that the franchise has thrived on. But there's one thing about Blitz that has always irked the hell out of me and unfortunately this title is no different. The cpu keeps track of your progress and responds accordingly. Like if you intercept a ball and have a chance to go up big, watch your back because almost every single time they'll either force a fumble or pick off one of your passes or worse, injure one of your key players. If you go up a couple scores your turnover rate drastically increases. Any time the cpu needs a break in the game, it gets it. I hate that. In a real time simulation - if you do what you're supposed to do and perform well out there you'll execute and dispatch the opponent. You run your offense well and wear down the opponent's defense and vice versa. And if you screw up and the cpu goes up by a couple scores, you still have a chance to turn things around like in real life if you make the necessary adjustments and play smarter. In Blitz: you make one mistake and you could fall behind permanently. Real football doesn't work that way, unless it's just one of those days when you're not prepared or your opponent just plays a flawless game and out-hustles you. It's very unrealistic when you're late in the 2nd quarter and are about to score before the clock runs down and get the ball right back in the 2nd half when suddenly the cpu forces a fumble or picks off a wide-open pass, almost every single time. The same thing applies when you're ahead a couple scores. The cpu opponent magically transforms into a better team and starts a dramatic comeback, almost every single time. Challenging yes, but very unrealistic which takes away from the fun of the game and playing the game of football effectively. It's almost as if the cpu is programmed to apply a cheat code and get you back for beating it's @$$, like a sore loser. NBA Jam, another Midway game for PS2 is the same way. That's my only gripe. Other than that it plays really well and is fun besides getting frustrated over silly cpu momentum. If you're cool with that you probably won't have any complaints. And as always, if you get tired of the cpu's "cheating" tactics you can always pop your NCAA or Madden back in and go back to work in the real sense.

All-in-all, "Blitz: The League" is a pretty fun game. It has it's flaws as with any title, but even for us true purists it's a nice, amusing timeout.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take that NFL!, October 17, 2005

By 

John Sullivan "Sully" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Blitz The League (Video Game)

I played this at a video game convention and was VERY impressed. A great break from the overcroweded Madden and very easy to play. Good job, midway!

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this is the best blitz game you'll ever play, November 12, 2005

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aric (california) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Blitz The League (Video Game)

don't believe these other people they don't know what their talking about i own the game and it does not take 12 mins. to load it takes a min. or two.the game has great sound and the players look so real. so don't bleieve all this B.S. these other guys say hope this helps you and points you in the right direction.