More frantic American football, but also mostly indistinguishable from the previous year’s game. It’s still enjoyable even if you have no idea what’s going on, but this game takes a safe approach, although there is the addition of a few minigames.

The minigames still use the same gameplay, so they are more like little challenges. There’s one focusing on attacking, one focusing on defending, and one focusing on passing, where you have to pass to the right player. Apart from these simple minigames, it’s the same game.

Fine

The addition of the minigames will no dobut please enthusiasts (yes, both of you), but not very much else has changed. Without the complex torture of the proper rules, Blitz shapes up as a perfectly playable but ultimately so-so knock-about that’s a satisfying blend of the NFL QBC series and ECW Hardcore Revolution. And that’s no bad thing.

Alan Maddrell, N64 Magazine #51. Review Score: 78%

Remake or remaster?

I think there’s room for new arcade style sports games.

Official ways to get the game.

There is no official way to play NFL Blitz 2001.

There is no official way to play NFL Blitz 2001.