EA Sports UFC 2

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
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  1. Power Unlimited
    Mar 24, 2016
    71
    Even a stale interface, a boring Career Mode and some unfortunate choices in terms of the progression can’t detract from UFC 2’s brutal fights. The improved ground game and the introduction of Ultimate Team elevate this sequel above its predecessor.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 18, 2016
    70
    Two games deep and two systems later, the grappling simply still isn’t as much fun as slugging it out, especially for those who have a more casual interest in MMA. [June 2016, p75]
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 8, 2016
    70
    While the grappling side of the sport still needs to step up, it's a strong MMA game from EA and a vast improvement over the slender first effort from back in 2014. [May 2016, p.89]
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  5. DarkStation
    Apr 7, 2016
    70
    At the end of the day, EA Sports UFC 2 does an admirable job of trying to create the complex world of UFC in a video game while still making it fun for the player. It’s not a perfect game by any means but a good game all the same.
  6. IGN
    Mar 18, 2016
    64
    EA Sports' UFC 2 has some technical skill, but is missing the heart of the sport.
  7. Washington Post
    Mar 31, 2016
    60
    The game is a deeply unstable work that captures this spirit of unpredictability, sometimes an excruciating slapstick that leaves character models fumbling over each other like marionettes in a stupor, and other times an unusually meticulous simulation of punch and kick timing and countering.
  8. Push Square
    Mar 26, 2016
    60
    EA Sports UFC 2 certainly has a lot of new additions for fans new and old, but it still hasn't gotten the gameplay right just yet. The standing game is satisfying and has some real weight to it, but the floor and clinch mechanics are where things go downhill. This content-laden sequel packs a fair few punches, then, but ultimately doesn't deliver the knockout blow.

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#82 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#53 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#8 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 259 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 99 out of 259
  2. Mixed: 80 out of 259
  3. Negative: 80 out of 259
  1. NuttyCritic
    Mar 15, 2016
    0
    My disapointment , were do I begin.
    I like UFC 1 , I know it got bad ratings.
    In UFC 2 you only get on choice in your fighting gear...want    My disapointment , were do I begin.
    I like UFC 1 , I know it got bad ratings.
    In UFC 2 you only get on choice in your fighting gear...want to create a russian in red and gold shorts? nope! how about a irish guy in green fighting gear? nope, all you get is black reebock trunks....thats it!
    Hows the AI? For a test i took the AI to the ground and proceeded to press the punch button without any effort KO!
    Its not often you see a game go backwards but UFC 1 is better than UFC2 and I find that amazing.
    Once again I gather with other sports fans to say **** YOU EA!    … Full Review »
  2. Grievous_Angel1
    Mar 16, 2016
    0
    Waste Of Money! I started an account just to warn you all of how disappointing this game is! Firstly, I am a huge fan of the first one andWaste Of Money! I started an account just to warn you all of how disappointing this game is! Firstly, I am a huge fan of the first one and was hoping UFC 2 would also be as good as the first. After about 4 hours of gameplay, i ejected the disc and it is ready to go back to EB Games Tomorrow Morning. Why?

    The Submission system is completely flawed and breaks the game. There is a continual delay between the submission actions and them actually taking place that slowly stacks up until nothing you do registers. At first you won't notice. Until you started fighting higher ranks and the Submission battles play out longer. THEN you will see, you will hold the analog command and nothing will happen, after a short delay, it will finally work, but by then it is too late and the opponent is already transitioned. It will get to a point where, no matter what you do, you will not win by submission. THEN, you will notice a delay between your posture and ground and pound. You will hit the punch and it will not, or it will be slow or delayed. The whole submission system is very flawed. So, if your not a Stand up Fighter, and your whole character is Jiu Jitsu based, your whole game is now ruined! I would have gave this game a 7 if it wasn't for the fact my entire progress has halted as i can not fight any longer in career because of these flaws in the design. I also received an error a few times in mid submission that threw me back to menus. Waste of Money and doesn't surprise me with EA Lately. SAVE YOUR MONEY. The game looks great, there is lots new, it makes you excited, but because of this problem, it is unplayable unless you are a striker only. Too Bad I had high hopes. Can only imagine how online is, if the single player is not even functional, but i can't give an opinion on anything else, as i am returning this game tomorrow. Back To The Division!

    P.S.

    I have never reviewed a Game before, but was so frustrated and disappointed that i Had to Write this review, so please take Warning, if you can not return your game, or plan on buying digital.    … Full Review »
  3. porhawj
    Mar 15, 2016
    10
    this game is fantastic.. gameplay is great.. graphic is best looking ever i seen. fighter model, their animations and their likeness lookthis game is fantastic.. gameplay is great.. graphic is best looking ever i seen. fighter model, their animations and their likeness look realistic. commentary is great.. Knockout Mode is fun mode to play. AI cpu is smarter. Great job by EA Canada. i expect EA devs do better on UFC 3 in 2018 when it come out : improve gameplay, Revamp Career Mode… Full Review »
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