Blitz II has the spirit of all the old games, except with a shiny coat of paint and a bucketload of brutality. It's clearly not a game for everyone — especially those of you with weak stomachs — but it is the best of its kind: an arcade-style sports game that recognizes it needs to be surreal in order to be successful. I haven't enjoyed an arcade-style sports game this much since NBA Jam back in the 1990s. It's definitely worth a look if you're looking for something a little more than the typical experience EA Sports delivers.
Pros: Brutal satire on the NFL, coupled with a fast-and-furious play style. Improved graphics over the previous Blitz game, along with some fun bonus modes.
Cons: A.I. can resort to being cheap. A few areas where things can be improved with more options. Oh, and it's brutally, terrifyingly, over-the-top bloody, so those with weak stomachs may want to pass.
Blitz: The League II is rated M (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs and Violence. This game can also be found on: PS3.
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