EA Sports UFC 2

 PlayStation 4
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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 259 Ratings

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  1. Realisti
    Jun 3, 2016
    6
    Graphics and animations are nice, while standing fights are sort of nice even if moving around is far from realistic, everything else is crap when you play against AI. Especially when you play against a fighter that is a good grappler. Don't waste your time if you want to have fun. That's not found in that game.
  2. Caputalis
    Jul 6, 2016
    5
    As a fan of MMA, I was excited to play a UFC game on my new PS4. I saw the heaps of negative user reviews, but also the positive critic score, so I said to myself, "How bad could it really be?". The answer? Really friggen bad. The create-a-fighter mode feels like dressing up the same Ken doll with 6 different t-shirts to choose from. Nothing is much better. The ground game is obviouslyAs a fan of MMA, I was excited to play a UFC game on my new PS4. I saw the heaps of negative user reviews, but also the positive critic score, so I said to myself, "How bad could it really be?". The answer? Really friggen bad. The create-a-fighter mode feels like dressing up the same Ken doll with 6 different t-shirts to choose from. Nothing is much better. The ground game is obviously broken and leaves one wondering how this new mechanic got the go-ahead in development. Striking is okay so long as it doesn't glitch out, or your stamina doesn't somehow drain after about three strikes. Literally three strikes if you don't finish the fight early, no joke. And good luck finishing the fight without ground-and-pound, because the daze mechanic is also broken.

    Overall, I'm extremely disappointed in this abomination, but I'm even more disappointed in the critics who thought this piece of garbage was worth anything more than a very generous five out of ten.    … Expand
  3. Brady12
    Mar 26, 2016
    6
    A great improvement over the first, but still lacks in some areas. Graphics are awesome and fights can be epic. The downside is the amount of glitchy punches or kicks. The AI has tendency to take down and try to submit too often. When you knock someone down and go to finish it feels glitchy. Often people take way too many hits before getting knocked out, making it realistic. Due to theA great improvement over the first, but still lacks in some areas. Graphics are awesome and fights can be epic. The downside is the amount of glitchy punches or kicks. The AI has tendency to take down and try to submit too often. When you knock someone down and go to finish it feels glitchy. Often people take way too many hits before getting knocked out, making it realistic. Due to the ground game, this isn't a game I can have someone come over and learn to play in a few fights. Ultimate Team feels rushed. I'd rather unlock fighters instead of move sets.… Expand
  4. BlackburnD
    Mar 20, 2016
    6
    EA sports took one of my favorite sports titles, stripped it naked, and destroyed it.
    I will start with the good:
    The graphics are beautiful. The fighters look good, and so does the environment. Nice full roster. There are a large number of fighters in each weight class both current, and those from recent past. The Knock out physics are amusing be. There are times that the Knock    EA sports took one of my favorite sports titles, stripped it naked, and destroyed it.
    I will start with the good:

    The graphics are beautiful. The fighters look good, and so does the environment.

    Nice full roster. There are a large number of fighters in each weight class both current, and those from recent past.

    The Knock out physics are amusing be. There are times that the Knock Outs are absolutely hilarious.

    Now the Bad:
    Career mode is bare bones: I loved the old games career modes. I had a retired champion in each weight class in the old games, and never got bored with it. The new career mode has lame training, no fight camps, no sponsors. So you can't create and customize your fighter, and gear the way you want. That was something I really liked in the past games. I created a fighter, and took him all the way to retired champ in 2 days, and didn't enjoy it.

    The controls are clunky. Why would you remove/not incorporate a run/rush button? Get a good stun on a fighter, and want to rush him for the KO? Good luck he just stumbled back 3-4 steps, and you can only shuffle at him giving him time to recover. Knock a fighter down and want to "finish the fight"? Too bad not only can you not rush him, but the diving punch to the ground doesn't work properly, and you will likely have to walk beside the downed fighter to get the attack, and by now he has likely recovered. The grappling system isn't terrible, but against the AI it seems they cancel everything you try, while advancing position at the same time. The submission system is pretty lame as well. But hey the Stand up game is decent...

    New modes are bad. The KO mode is pretty lame. It can be amusing for about 3 fights. Of course EA forced the Fantasy team into this game for Micro-trans purposes, and it's bad. It's not a team game, and you are not collecting pro fighters to build your team.

    If you loved the old UFC games just stay away. This game is stripped down compared to the past games, and what they removed has been replaced with bad modes. I got the game on release day, and have played it a good bit this week, but I am looking to get rid of it already. It only gets a because it looks good, has a good roster, and the stand up is fairly strong.    … Expand
  5. Hectik
    Apr 3, 2016
    7
    A big fan of the UFC so I had to buy this game as they stopped with the Undisputed series which is still the best.

    Typical EA Sports game, beautiful graphics with a lot of detail, licensing and sound. The gameplay is again where it falls short. It is a dumbed down version of Undisputed which I get, because Undisputed controls were very intricate especially the ground game    A big fan of the UFC so I had to buy this game as they stopped with the Undisputed series which is still the best.

    Typical EA Sports game, beautiful graphics with a lot of detail, licensing and sound. The gameplay is again where it falls short. It is a dumbed down version of Undisputed which I get, because Undisputed controls were very intricate especially the ground game transitions.

    The impact physics I find inconsistent, punches and kicks are well done as the head and body react well to the impact. The cuts, mouse and bruises to leg and torso are on par. But the ground and pound, which my Create a Fighter excels well is bad I mean real BAD. Guy is about to get knocked out and I'm hammer fisting him on full mount. I expect his/her head to be bouncing off the mat face rippling but it looks like he's being hit by a inflatable toy hammer. Really ruins the experience of ground KOs.

    Transitioning is a lot easier compared to UFC 1 as they label the direction you want to transition to or to pull off a submission etc. It's good, as you memorize them in later fights. The lag is bad with some moves especially while on the ground, you try to transition and there's a power up bar which sometimes doesn't start then you try it again then it lags and shows it was charging but since you tried again it resets and by the time it begins again you're being ground and pounded by your opponent (sometimes to a KO).

    Spamming is still a problem on the clinch especially in Online fights which I thought they would fix learning from UFC 1.

    Lots of Game Modes, which they tried a FIFA like Ultimate Team which I don't really see the point of as its not a team based sport. I think it's a typical EA money grab with microtransactions. Knockout mode is a good laugh, couch Co Op especially with friends who don't know how to play.

    I rate the game a 7

    - 0.5 Customise attire was disappointing (Either black or white shorts to choose from? Cmon!!)

    - 1 Ground and Pound physics (they need to fix, I didn't play this game to slap an opponent)

    - 1.5 Online spamming still a big reason why I hardly play online unless with the friends that I know fight fair    … Expand
  6. sylvioros
    Jul 28, 2016
    7
    UFC has been the game I've played the most. Since Undisputed 2010. It's the only game I bought a deluxe version, the first game I got platinum (the first EA UFC) and I got the platinum in this either (I don't care about platinums though).

    EA UFC 2 has the best GAMEPLAY ever. Period. Huge rooster, amazing gameplay, very realistic, the ground game is so much technical, the pace is very    UFC has been the game I've played the most. Since Undisputed 2010. It's the only game I bought a deluxe version, the first game I got platinum (the first EA UFC) and I got the platinum in this either (I don't care about platinums though).

    EA UFC 2 has the best GAMEPLAY ever. Period. Huge rooster, amazing gameplay, very realistic, the ground game is so much technical, the pace is very good. EA have been doing a good work balancing the game after release, nerfing some positions. (My only left concern is the switch buttons to block in clinch)

    The cons of this game it's everything else. EA seems to have spared features to future games. Career mode is completely lame! AI is outrageous!! Every fighter in the game is a ground guy (McGregor tooking a bjj guy to the ground? Are you nuts? That could be easily solved with AI presets (as on Undisputed series from THQ). In other world, YOU SHOULD ONLY PLAY EA UFC 2 ONLINE.

    Furthermore, fighter customization is incredibly basic. It's like a 2002 game if you compare to 2k sports games. Unbelievable!

    So, it's unfinished game. EA guys dedicated so much time to gameplay and forgot things kinda simple that contributes to immersion.

    I still love the game because I'm a martial artist lover, and adjusting some things the game could be almost perfect (most of them, if not all of them, THQ had already did several years ago) !!    … Expand
  7. Shekky
    Apr 25, 2016
    7
    Great Game the standup controls work amazingly once you get used to it. However submission requires precise timing and could give the attacker a little more ability to attempt submissions while giving the defender an easier way of breaking submissions. you have to time the sticks extremely perfectly I feel the way you aimed previously should diminish when not using that way to give theGreat Game the standup controls work amazingly once you get used to it. However submission requires precise timing and could give the attacker a little more ability to attempt submissions while giving the defender an easier way of breaking submissions. you have to time the sticks extremely perfectly I feel the way you aimed previously should diminish when not using that way to give the attacker more ability to prevent the defender from breaking out of it easier.… Expand
  8. junmafia
    Mar 21, 2016
    7
    Really Fun Game to play with freind

    a great step up from EA UFc 1 i still found the Last game of THQ better but this Version of EA UFC is Great looking , Great Sound , Authentic to the real thing the ground game is really hard though the learning curve is really hard good thing they put a simple mode (stand up only) to play with freind that don't own the game and are not    Really Fun Game to play with freind

    a great step up from EA UFc 1
    i still found the Last game of THQ better but this Version of EA UFC is Great looking , Great Sound , Authentic to the real thing

    the ground game is really hard though
    the learning curve is really hard

    good thing they put a simple mode (stand up only) to play with freind that don't own the game and are not interested in learning the ground game

    i still think this game is really good

    the carrer mode is Ok nothing great but the addition of injurie is not bad

    the Create a event is great though

    a good game to have    … Expand
  9. Alasko
    Apr 3, 2016
    7
    This is a great game, for a fighter. The fighting feels fun and very approachable compared to other entries. The game is an absolute blast to play with friends which makes it a great party game. Don't expect much else outside of that because it's a beautiful simplicity; 1 on 1 realistivc style UFC fights that's the entire game and I'm ok with that.
  10. Glennsadvice
    Mar 18, 2016
    6
    Literally the worst game money can buy, it is impossible that I a top 200 fighter in ufc the first one can go from being an Elite fighter with the ability to do anything my brain premeditated and I reacted to the fight with smoothness as I anticipated my opponent, to not even being able to fu#$%^ block.... It seems so slow and standardized the difference between the top 100 and top 10 000Literally the worst game money can buy, it is impossible that I a top 200 fighter in ufc the first one can go from being an Elite fighter with the ability to do anything my brain premeditated and I reacted to the fight with smoothness as I anticipated my opponent, to not even being able to fu#$%^ block.... It seems so slow and standardized the difference between the top 100 and top 10 000 players will not be that far, I have dedicated all day everyday since launch and I am trading wins with fellow online players with noone having there own style, it seems everyone is using the completely unrealistic kicking. Everyone is flying around with roundhouse kicking and flying knees and hardly any actual MMA arts are b eing used like a jab, lol a jab will get you open for a roundhouse kick, its so random, and did I mention the blocking is retarded you can see a kick coming from 10 miles away and to parry it takes the precision of a monk from the temples of the-hidden dragon, it is the worst game I have ever played so slow yet impossible to time the parry??? it makes no sense, I am not incompetent again top 200 in 1st ufc game, I am furious screaming for hours in my house WORST GAME EVER!! the police came... look standardizing games pisses me off, now little jimmy down the road can button mas and perhaps beat me by activating a flying knee.... because only **** knows how you parry, half the time I get the parry I scream and what about the other 50 I perfectly timed..... such a **** game!!! I repeat **** game!!!!!!! look if you not big into dominating the world online and happy to trade wins as a standardized lemming of the world this is a great game, graphics are insane and its a pretty realistic experience if you ignore the flying roundhouse, flying knees and other flying kangfu panda **** going every second combination. So yeah if you like me and take life serious and everything matters dont buy this game, but you will because you like me and everyhting matters, so I ask you guys do not scream and break **** like me, EA might adjust the blocking system to the old one you never know, but doubt it its so incredibly hard your honest best bet is to swing first like a street fight and mix it up between stomach and head, if you want to be a counter punch expert this year like I was last year you in for alot of bloody fights, its just terribly random, and anyone who says they amazing at blocking is lieing or playing the AI on easy... online its a free for all so far honestly I have lost by a roundhouse kick 50% of the time and won with a roundhouse kick 50% of the time, so infuriating I do not even celebrate my wins knowing if my opponent through the roundhouse kick before me I would of lost.… Expand
  11. boozer
    Mar 23, 2016
    7
    Gameplay is fun, outside of that it just feels like it's lacking. Career mode is nothing but like 5 different menus that eventually just lead you to fighting randomly selected people until you take enough damage that you retire. No actual achievements or excitement or anything interesting at all to make you want to keep playing
  12. partyintheback
    Apr 16, 2016
    7
    Probably the best MMA game that I've played. There's still a lot here that needs to be improved, but it's a solid and enjoyable effort from EA. Hopefully UFC 3 will refine the gameplay and be a near perfect MMA experience. Until then, this'll do the job.
  13. Skullking3436
    May 28, 2016
    7
    This game is way more better than the first one by a long shot. A lot of things have improved like the ground game and clinch. When you first start out the game and you land that first knockdown, you feel amazing, knowing that you pulled out a sick kick (or whatever move) to the head that caused a knockdown.

    But that excitement slowly fades away as you continue to play and soon there's    This game is way more better than the first one by a long shot. A lot of things have improved like the ground game and clinch. When you first start out the game and you land that first knockdown, you feel amazing, knowing that you pulled out a sick kick (or whatever move) to the head that caused a knockdown.

    But that excitement slowly fades away as you continue to play and soon there's nothing to do. Also, there are characters in the game that are locked, Bruce Lee, Mike Tyson, and more, now you can spend money if you feel like it. But you can literally unlock them for free by beating career mode. Don't give EA free money.

    Overall, the game is fun for a week or two, then the game just becomes bland.    … Expand
  14. tanous77
    Sep 12, 2016
    5
    all around the game is good the AI needs a bit of help and the grappling and one other thing is u should count the online quick fight wins and losses count to your fighting record on ranked because some people dont play ranked championship but they till want a good record. but other then that good game
  15. TiagoGM18
    Mar 28, 2017
    7
    Not a huge leap from the last game, some better graphics and a larger roster of fighters. Great to play with friends, although I can't find much enjoyment while playing by myself (career mode goes by too fast). But hey, I got Bruce Lee for free!!
  16. TheCornflex
    Jan 31, 2018
    7
    The first UFC-Game I played and I had a lot of fun for a short while. Unfortunately there is not a lot content. But to fight online against other created fighters was the best of the game. I mean I could play with Lord Voldemort or 2Pac, because the character-creation is pretty awesome to be honest.
  17. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 28, 2018
    6
    Though it is decent with satisfying KO, the problems are the spamming buttons and career mode. The career mode is repetitive and there's really no end satisfaction after you complete it.
    It is fun if you play co-op with a friend on couch though! That's the only (+) I can think of
  18. DOLLAR_376
    Jul 2, 2020
    6
    Mediocre game that could have been excelent if it weren't for EA. The game itself looks great and the combat is fun, despite some overpowered techniques. The problem lies with the lack of content and the in-game store, which works similarly than FIFA and other EA games. Just a shame how this distributor keeps dragging games that could otherwise be great. I would only recommend this under 20 €.
  19. alexslork
    Nov 3, 2019
    6
    Как файтинг в компании друзей - очень даже.
    Как онлайновый спортсимулятор - днище.
  20. 64bitJesus
    Jun 25, 2018
    6
    Two steps back. The UFC video games under THQ had large rosters, ample customization as well a few choice DLC characters and most importantly, realism. UFC undisputed 3 was the pinnacle of the franchise before the EA takeover and after playing EA UFC 2, I feel wanting. EA UFC 2 still has the gumby-esque animation and the odd glitches of EA's previous offering. There remains some frameTwo steps back. The UFC video games under THQ had large rosters, ample customization as well a few choice DLC characters and most importantly, realism. UFC undisputed 3 was the pinnacle of the franchise before the EA takeover and after playing EA UFC 2, I feel wanting. EA UFC 2 still has the gumby-esque animation and the odd glitches of EA's previous offering. There remains some frame issues on the PS4. EA's newly added touches such asunique chanting in Brazil for example/ chants for Conor Mcgregor, modern licensed soundtracks, (as opposed to the Undisputed series mostly copy-right free synth sountracks) do not add much to the series and there is still not enough improvement in my view. The AI seemed like they received artificial handicaps of health and stamina rather than technique, the roster is small and is limited compared to the past THQ games. Combat animation while less stiff and mechanical than the Undisputed series, looks almost like a game that is still in beta testing and is hit and miss. One of the few improvements from EA came in the form of a more online focused experience with a host of new game modes, micro-transactions remain the same , so no complaints. Overall this experienced is disappointing. I have not yet bought the latest EA UFC game out of fear of being let down, but I love the UFC franchise and I am willing to it another shot. This game is fun for the odd play, but is not polished enough to be captivating. 6/10… Expand
  21. iMattaeus
    Jun 28, 2020
    6
    Works fine for it's purpose. Only played this offline, i had some hours of fun and never touched it back. I think it needs some more content to explore.
  22. TheDatenshiMMA
    Mar 10, 2020
    6
    Not perfect but way better than the pile of crap ea ufc 3 is haha i miss the THQ days
  23. Bloodnes
    Feb 16, 2020
    5
    Не являюсь фанатом данной игры, пробовал играть неоднократно, не затягивает, хотя файтинги люблю, как по мне удары, движения неправдоподобные, управление запудренное, вообщем ерунда как по мне. 5/10
  24. livelovelaugh22
    Jun 27, 2020
    6
    This was a lot better than UFC 3, but still mediocre at absolute best. Pros? The striking feels more fluid than UFC 3, and the hit reaction system made things all the more fun. The judging is fair in this game, unlike UFC 3. There hasn't been any decisions where I felt uncomfortable with the scoring, and there has been some fights that I know damn well would have been a robbery in UFC 3.This was a lot better than UFC 3, but still mediocre at absolute best. Pros? The striking feels more fluid than UFC 3, and the hit reaction system made things all the more fun. The judging is fair in this game, unlike UFC 3. There hasn't been any decisions where I felt uncomfortable with the scoring, and there has been some fights that I know damn well would have been a robbery in UFC 3. The commentary is good, and it doesn't get repetitive and annoying. In UFC 3, there have been times where I KO someone with a head kick, but Rogan calls it a beautiful right hook. Thankfully, none of that here. Cons? THE FRIGGEN CHARACTER MODELS!! THEY SUCK! Every character either looks nothing like the fighter, or plain atrocious. The grappling sucks, but nothing different from UFC 3. Career mode isn't bad, but a bit lame. Overall, a pretty average game. Nothing terrible. If you have never owned a UFC game and you only have a PS4 or Xbox One, buy this.… Expand
  25. Tolson-Apollon
    Jul 12, 2020
    5
    Отвратительная графика, долгая загрузка всего - боёв, меню, игры. Густая анимация, похеренная сюжетная компания, медленный и забагованный геймплей. Плюс за Брюса Ли и Майка Тайсона. 5/10

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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
  1. CD-Action
    May 30, 2016
    80
    I’m glad the developers decided to introduce some substantial changes, especially that improvements were made where they were really needed. Controls are much more intuitive and the whole grappling system was redesigned. If you’re looking for a realistic fighting game, pick up UFC 2. [05/2016, p.66]
  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]
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 18, 2016
    77
    After the success of THQ’s UFC Undisputed, EA tried to copy it with MMA – and pretty much failed. Then it bought the license from THQ, but EA’s first UFC wasn’t stellar either. Well, after playing UFC 2 we can say with confidence: the third time is the charm. [Issue#209, p.68]
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