Fight Night 2004

 PlayStation 2
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Summary: Built from the ground up to deliver all the drama and pageantry of a heavyweight title bout, EA SPORTS FIGHT NIGHT 2004 is the most authentic boxing experience to date, sporting a dramatic new-school attitude, a dynamic new cinematic approach, and revolutionary boxing gameplay. With TotalBuilt from the ground up to deliver all the drama and pageantry of a heavyweight title bout, EA SPORTS FIGHT NIGHT 2004 is the most authentic boxing experience to date, sporting a dramatic new-school attitude, a dynamic new cinematic approach, and revolutionary boxing gameplay. With Total Punch Control, EA SPORTS FIGHT NIGHT 2004 allows gamers to pummel their opponents with surgical precision, controlling both punch location and power to bring the hurt with style and strategy. Plus, an all-new defensive system gives players full body control as they make a run at the title. All-New Total Punch Control: Hammer the competition with this innovative new feature -- the right analog stick becomes an intuitive extension of your fists, giving you total control of every punch. Stick and Move: Use the analog sticks to bob and weave, block punches, and frustrate opponents by shutting down and countering their attacks. Be the Ultimate Fighting Machine: Create a fighter who looks exactly like you in Career Mode, and work your way from amateur to title contender to undisputed champion. Customize Your Ring Entrance: Psych out your opponent, show your personality, and win over the crowd with your hand-chosen music, special effects and entourage. Knock 'em Out Online: Step into the online ring and go toe-to-toe against other top fighters to see how you stack up against the nation's best. [EA Sports]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. GamePro
    100
    Fight Night's Career mode should be the model that other boxing games should follow...Hands down, Fight Night 2004 is the victor in all weight classes this year. [May 2004, p.84]
  2. Gamers' Temple
    92
    Probably the best boxing game ever to enter the ring of console gaming. It will appeal to both boxing enthusiasts and fighting game fans with its great gameplay and innovative and intuitive control system.
  3. GameSpy
    90
    Its incredibly diverse control system is implemented into a truly enjoyable game that has enough simulation elements to please boxing fans and strong gameplay that can be appreciated by a diverse crowd.
  4. Computer Games Magazine
    83
    By far, it's more fun to play against a human player with experience, than to play against the weak A.I. - the one area of the game that was glossed over. [Aug 2004, p.6]
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  5. Village Voice
    80
    Taking on generic career-mode opponents can't match fighting friends. And chances are, they'll be no match for Leonard, Lewis, or Ali.
  6. Boomtown
    80
    Surprisingly, for a game with such attention to finer details and apparent depth, the commentary gets a little flat and repetitive after awhile, even if it does have (perhaps because of) the EA Sports “attitude”.
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  7. netjak
    60
    The most realistic and polished boxing game that has ever been created. However, at the same time, it doesn't compel me to really appreciate the sport more. While it does force you to learn more about boxing in order to win at high levels.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. BennyG.
    Apr 3, 2004
    10
    this is hands down the best sports game i have ever played! Move over Madden, here comes Fight Night!!! The must buy game of the year!
  2. AgentLvi
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece game. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning
  4. Gary
    Apr 7, 2004
    10
    Amazing game. Best Boxing game ever and one of the best sports games ever.
  5. TomH.
    Apr 10, 2004
    10
    The most fluid, fun feeling controls of any boxing game i have ever played. total punch control should be called total boxer control. it is The most fluid, fun feeling controls of any boxing game i have ever played. total punch control should be called total boxer control. it is that good!! a must buy! i have it on both PS2 and Xbox!… Expand
  6. PaulS.
    May 19, 2004
    10
    Absolutely awesome game, innovative new total punch and defense control. Astounding graphics.
  7. TroelsP.
    Jun 3, 2004
    9
    Nice game.. career mode is fun, but there arent realy other things to do than play career.
  8. BlingoSmith
    Apr 27, 2004
    7
    It's a great boxing game... But at the end of the day it's just that: A boxing game. It doesn't have enough variety or It's a great boxing game... But at the end of the day it's just that: A boxing game. It doesn't have enough variety or replayability to be worth the 40-50 bucks that it will cost you new. Wait until the people who bought it new get bored (Which is probably right about now, if not a week or two ago), and buy it used.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#63 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004