NFL Blitz 2001

NFL Blitz 2001

Company type	Video game
Industry	Video games
Founded	2000
Founder	Midway Games
Products	NFL Blitz 2001
Parent	Midway Games

NFL Blitz 2001 is a sports title created and distributed by Midway Games for the Dreamcast, PlayStation, Nintendo 64, and Game Boy Color platforms, released in 2000.

Gameplay

The game NFL Blitz 2001 features new elements such as instant replay, a collection of five mini-games, and expanded gameplay settings.

Reception

According to Metacritic, the Dreamcast edition was met with "generally favorable reviews," whereas the Nintendo 64 and PlayStation versions received "average" critiques. Greg Orlando from NextGen commended the Dreamcast release for its essential roughness and enjoyable experience. In contrast, The Palm Beach Post pointed out the "subpar graphics for a Dreamcast title" alongside "clumsy [...] controls," although the arcade mode was found entertaining. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution praised the game’s "cartoon-like yet entertaining" aesthetic combined with impressive visuals.

Human Tornado of GamePro referred to the Dreamcast version as a dependable follow-up that caters to existing fans by focusing on excitement and enjoyment. On the other hand, Vicious Sid critiqued the Nintendo 64 edition for its lack of fresh features and suggested alternatives such as Madden. The D-Pad Destroyer expressed that the PlayStation version required considerable enhancements to maintain player interest, recommending more dedicated fans opt for titles like Madden or GameDay instead.