EA SPORTS UFC 4

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1.9

Overwhelming dislike- based on 566 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 51 out of 566
  2. Mixed: 61 out of 566
  3. Negative: 454 out of 566
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  1. smfd333
    Feb 22, 2023
    0
    EA is the worst gaming company ever. Please stop making games! This is literally a ‘get beat up simulator’ online is beyond broken, cheesy, and toxic. Even getting this game on EA play I few robbed
  2. G0inturbo
    Jul 23, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its no wonder EA is consistently voted THE worst company in America. Every UFC game EA makes is a huge downgrade from the last. From less customization points to watered down grappling. The only thing they add is more micro transactions with every UFC event.… Expand
  3. Wuk
    Jul 11, 2023
    0
    It's just a bad game. I loved the series and I'm still playing ufc 3 even though I own ufc 4. Hopefully ufc 5 will be different, a little bit more like the older games.
  4. filipetav
    Jul 2, 2023
    7
    Not a bad fighting game. It's slightly different from I'm use to. The characters balance could be better as well.
  5. VincentValen
    Jun 23, 2023
    6
    This game was a huge let down compared to UFC 3. This game is decent at best. I'm glad I didn't pay full price for this. This should have came out with half it's price tag. It looks amazing, gameplay is decent but it lacks content, and just felt rushed. It's good enough to grab at a huge discount which by now you can get often.
  6. Homiehomie
    Apr 26, 2023
    5
    The online is cool (if u play striking mode) but every single player mode is just unplayable it's basically a simulator of beat the opponent ass until his soul get out of the body and suddenly he turns in a zombie from a bad quality movie, put you in his shoulders do a super hyper mega blaster power wrestling slam, all the knockout u did (in this game u have to knock your opponent like 6The online is cool (if u play striking mode) but every single player mode is just unplayable it's basically a simulator of beat the opponent ass until his soul get out of the body and suddenly he turns in a zombie from a bad quality movie, put you in his shoulders do a super hyper mega blaster power wrestling slam, all the knockout u did (in this game u have to knock your opponent like 6 times at least before he get unconscious or the ref stop) just changed nothing know u on the ground and if u miss a single block he will put you to sleep with a random submission and the game don't consider the damage each of you has taken, if u playing with a striker against a BJJ character it's like 99% of chance that you will loose BUT it depends on the mini game cuz there's 2 different types, one is very easy other it impossible only way to escape is if u playing with Charles Oliveira and your opponent is Kimbo Slice… Expand
  7. MetaBones
    Apr 26, 2023
    8
    Needless to say, transitioning from Xbox 360's UFC Undisputed 3 to this, there was quite a learning curve considering the controls were very different. The basics were similar but the ground game control took a full career playthrough to grasp. The game's general layout, point system, and objectives also took time to orient.

    Generally though, this is my favorite UFC game so far. There    Needless to say, transitioning from Xbox 360's UFC Undisputed 3 to this, there was quite a learning curve considering the controls were very different. The basics were similar but the ground game control took a full career playthrough to grasp. The game's general layout, point system, and objectives also took time to orient.

    Generally though, this is my favorite UFC game so far. There are some controls and features I miss from the old game but the sheer amount of new features and improvements they've made make for a lot more interesting of an experience. The biggest improvement is the fight week simulations leading up to your fights. The career mode lets you enjoy a more realistic approach to what athletes go through by simulating injuries, time in between fight offers, and promoting your fight through various activities. These additions really make for a fun and more thought-out approach to not just your fight but your athlete's career.

    I've heard complaints about microtransactions and advertisements. Maybe these were issues at launch because as I play this in early 2023, I haven't seen any. There are options to purchase more in-game currency and cosmetics but I've never been ambushed by advertisements. I also have not experienced outrageous glitches. I've seen one or two here and there and a few frame-rate dips during some fighter cut scenes but from a technical level, I have no real complaints.

    What I would have liked to see is more "work-out" training options in the career mode instead of just sparring sessions as well as a couple of extra positions for jiu-jitsu (no butterfly guard option so far). I also would've liked to see career integration with the kumite and backyard locations if possible. I realize some realism could've been lost but hey, it's a video game.

    Overall though, it was a tough game to understand the mechanics at first but once I got a hang of it, I enjoyed it a lot and am excited to begin a new career on hard difficulty. I have no doubt other critics of the game faced compromising issues in the game's early life cycle. I also have no doubt that some players are incredibly biased against EA and unable to recognize all the fun the game can offer, especially now. Some players even admit to not even playing the game and wanting to downvote the game simply because EA is the publisher. These reviews shouldn't be acknowledged unless someone has actually given the game a fair shot.

    If there are any new players considering it, I would say give it a chance. I found it on sale for $10 and it was well worth the money.    … Expand
  8. juniortiger
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    I love feeling you in game haptic feedback control and graphic amazing and I recommend pick one up in store
  9. Skdnms
    Jan 11, 2023
    0
    Ufc 4 is the worst game ever created ea should **** themselves with a 20inch ****
  10. kusoteam
    Dec 30, 2022
    0
    If you are an avid UFC fan and you have played many UFC game series, don't play this terrible game!
  11. alibek228
    Dec 21, 2022
    0
    Серия явно деградирует. EA стали лениться, если будете внимательны то заметите что корпуса у большенства бойцов одинаковы. Графика хуже чем в 3-й части. Я молчу про рекламу. Зачем то убрали систему редактора приемов, они могли просто не допускать бойцов с радактироваными приемами. Сами бои стали медленными, с билдами приемов играть невозможно, боец двигается медлено, практически невозможноСерия явно деградирует. EA стали лениться, если будете внимательны то заметите что корпуса у большенства бойцов одинаковы. Графика хуже чем в 3-й части. Я молчу про рекламу. Зачем то убрали систему редактора приемов, они могли просто не допускать бойцов с радактироваными приемами. Сами бои стали медленными, с билдами приемов играть невозможно, боец двигается медлено, практически невозможно сделать комбинацию из 3 ударов (если играеть с ботами на высоком уровне сложности). Недавно выпустили обновление 19.0, думал изменят что то в боях, но добавили шмотки Хасбулы (0_0). Вообщем лучше играть в 3 часть. Если и UFC5 будет такой же, то я пройду мимо.… Expand
  12. Jerixko
    Dec 1, 2022
    0
    This game is nothing like mma or watching ufc. It's slow, clunky and doesn't even feel like a fighting game. The stamina system is so poorly done. If you were playing any other sports game your character would not loose stamina after running half down a field or a stadium. So why after 6 punches is my professional fighter winded and hitting like when I fight in my dream? This game isThis game is nothing like mma or watching ufc. It's slow, clunky and doesn't even feel like a fighting game. The stamina system is so poorly done. If you were playing any other sports game your character would not loose stamina after running half down a field or a stadium. So why after 6 punches is my professional fighter winded and hitting like when I fight in my dream? This game is frustrating garbage. An insult to gamers and pro fighters.… Expand
  13. astralkarate
    Nov 6, 2022
    4
    No surprises, just another trash game from ea sports. Striking feels very slow and contros are unresponsive. Ground game is absolute joke, you cant finish anyone with ground and pound because for some reason after short period of time your apponent just pull you back automatically! Its also impossible to submit somebody unless they wasted all the energy. Will think twice before buing next game.
  14. uoKAOS
    Oct 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. EA are not good at making UFC Games !!!

    There is a lot of bugs/glitches in this game, kinda make me feel like if nobody tested it before releasing the game;
    - I once started a career in Hardcore mode(my best yet), I was 21-0-0(12 Subs/8 KOs/1 Dec), with Double Champ Status, I was supposed to face Blachowicz to defend the belt and the game froze when I tried to simulate to the next week, lost my first and only great career in the game in HC mode just because of that weird problem EA won't fix, very annoying!!
    - There is also alot of strange glitches when your character forze in certain position like takedowns and clinch positions and you cannot do anything to unfreeze the it, so who gotta quit or wait until the bell rings.
    - Sometimes if you don't push the buttons hard enough, your character stop mid-action too, kinda boring sometimes.

    Things they should consider to change or add in the next UFC 5 game;
    - Most part of the fighters don't fight and don't use gameplans like they actually do IRL, improve that please!!
    - CPU are actually sometimes harder to fight than the actual fights, that's kinda crazy, do something for this please!!!
    - You can't call out the Champ as soon as you signed with UFC, why?!
    - You can't learn certain moves before you get in UFC, get Ranked or even get Champion, I don't get this "logic", this is pure nonsense to me.
    - During training session, you can't do boxing only, kickboxing only or even wrestling only.
    - You can only fight in WFA or DWCS before you get in UFC, what about WEC, IFL, PrideFC, Strikeforce or TUF ? or even Yard and Kumite fights ? Would definitely add something more interesting to your background in Career mode or even to your character legacy.
    - Why you cannot get a Rematch the first guy you lose to in Amateur when you get in UFC(would be an very dope Grudge match) ?
    - Why you cannot be a Judo, TKD, Karate, Muay Thai expert, instead of only Boxing, Wrestling, kickboxing and BJJ expert in the game ?

    So many bugs that will never be fixed and so many questions that will never be anwsered...
    At this point i start to think that this game has only been made to grab some money, instead of pleasing real hardcore MMA FANS !!!    … Expand
  15. itsxhaoz
    Oct 9, 2022
    0
    Very unrealistic. horrible graphics and i don’t like how bad the gameplay feels
  16. TruMcfly
    Oct 5, 2022
    9
    I'm not sure why this game gets all the hate?? This is by far the best UFC game to date, in my opinion. Moves are fluid and intuitive. It would get a 10 but it really is a boxing simulator. You can win just playing the stand up game. The learning curve comes with the wrestling and BJJ.
  17. Escoriapodrida
    Sep 27, 2022
    1
    Ninguna novedad remarcable, además no viene con más modos de juego como lo tenían entregas anteriores
  18. Djaksosoa
    Sep 20, 2022
    0
    By someone who owns the game and has spent 1500+ hours playing this game I can honestly say that it it by far the worst mma game ever.

    Carrer mode is boring as hell and there is no point playing after a few fights They removed pride ruleset All characters feel the same No more callouts in career node All of the above is acceptably, for some, but the worst part is when you play ranked    By someone who owns the game and has spent 1500+ hours playing this game I can honestly say that it it by far the worst mma game ever.

    Carrer mode is boring as hell and there is no point playing after a few fights

    They removed pride ruleset

    All characters feel the same

    No more callouts in career node All of the above is acceptably, for some, but the worst part is when you play ranked mode, you may win 15 fights in a row ,l, you will only win a very small amount of point but, on the other hand , if you loose, you will loose loads and loads of points.

    I'm ranked in division 10 and I keep beating guys above my rank but I remain in division 10 !!

    It honestly broke my heart but I deleted the game as there is no point trying to play unless you keep creating new accounts and hope that the stupid algorithm will give you some points    … Expand
  19. BigBaz
    Sep 3, 2022
    0
    Really bad would never play again Tgggvchccjguxyxuflydsdoyfoydiysyidodyoysyozyoxoyxyozizotxoyxkyxjxoygpucktxyofoyzirxoyxyoupzotitz
  20. Beaudozer
    Jul 26, 2022
    1
    An MMA game with no elbows on the ground and a gutted ground game at that. Striking feels good. Unfortunately that’s about it. This is yet another example of why EA should never be given the license to any sports game. The formula is to get worse every year. UFC undisputed 3 an 11 year old game out shines this game in every way. If you are looking for an MMA game to scratch that itch IAn MMA game with no elbows on the ground and a gutted ground game at that. Striking feels good. Unfortunately that’s about it. This is yet another example of why EA should never be given the license to any sports game. The formula is to get worse every year. UFC undisputed 3 an 11 year old game out shines this game in every way. If you are looking for an MMA game to scratch that itch I recommend older titles because this game will just leave you disappointed and frustrated at the current state of sports games.… Expand
  21. danilogan7
    Jul 3, 2022
    5
    Combos são fluídos, tem bastante variedade nesse sentido. No geral é um bom jogo para fãs de MMA e luta em geral, talvez é a única opção que nós temos.
    Combinação de botões para aplicar os golpes é bem extensa, o jogo muitas vezes não sabe se é para público casual ou hardcore, enquanto a os mais experientes tem um longo ciclo de aprendizado, os mais novatos não sabem nem porque estão    Combos são fluídos, tem bastante variedade nesse sentido. No geral é um bom jogo para fãs de MMA e luta em geral, talvez é a única opção que nós temos.
    Combinação de botões para aplicar os golpes é bem extensa, o jogo muitas vezes não sabe se é para público casual ou hardcore, enquanto a os mais experientes tem um longo ciclo de aprendizado, os mais novatos não sabem nem porque estão perdendo. Nesse sentido, a carreira eliminou os riscos das questões financeiras, colocaram uma evolução bem fácil nem precisando treinar. Contudo, volta a complexidade quando se fala na "árvore de habilidades", que no jogo se dividem entre nível de golpes, aptidões físicas, luta de chão e agarrada. As possibilidades são imensas.
    Nos jogos do UFC da THQ, por exemplo, era mais claro o foco, um simulador de MMA, com uma carreira muito bem detalhada e desafiadora, mas nesse último lançamento da EA fica entre um simulador e arcade.
    As animações saindo de pé para entrada ground and pound tiram bastante a imersão, não tem muita variação, é bem robótico e artificial.
    Os bugs são constantes e as vezes impedem a luta de acontecer.
    A luta de chão realmente é algo a se repensar, há mais de 10 anos nessas transições que além de não condizerem com a realidade, são bem chatinhas. As finalizações seguem a fórmula padrão de sempre, mas são justas e desafiadoras.
    Os modos de jogo, fora da carreira, são interessantes. O modo nocaute e trocação funcionam bem para quem não é acostumado com a luta no chão ou até não curte muito.
    A EA precisa escolher uma identidade ao jogo para sair da mediocridade, talvez se inspirar em algumas ideias de design da THQ seja o caminho. E por isso até recomendaria jogar as versões da EA play ou pegar bem baratinho, porque pode ser uma experiência bem frustrante.    … Expand
  22. urbnlegnd
    May 25, 2022
    1
    Another trash EA game. Unbalanced. Full of glitches and cheaters. They make not exploiting their lack of coding skills almost impossible to play the game. Got a 1 because I like UFC. They failed at everything else.
  23. Spacemasterr096
    May 15, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is so feking raging in the first fight I punched the dude like 50 times in the face and he kicked me in the leg 2 times and he wins do not buy this game it is a waste of money… Expand
  24. Nindo_1
    May 1, 2022
    8
    A fantastic striking game held back by spammy strikes that are somehow broken and a horrible grappling system.
  25. SentRem
    Apr 20, 2022
    0
    Кривое имбаласное говно с кривыми серверами, пластелиновыми персонажами, и убогими механиками. Зря потраченые деньги
  26. By6
    Mar 28, 2022
    0
    By far the worst game I've ever played. I'm fairly confident that the people who created this pile of **** have both never made a video game before and have never seen a UFC fight
  27. art1373
    Mar 20, 2022
    2
    I wish I could get a refund for this game I have said my farewell to this series. EA you messed up again.
  28. Realisti
    Mar 4, 2022
    6
    EA should give up the license practically to anyone who can code games because they don't care about the players after they get their money. Good thing I didn't pay anything for this game and I'm not ever going to buy EA sports games after last FIFA I bought. UFC 4 sort of looks ok but for me broken takedown defense they refuse to fix is ruining the game. AI warps double-leg takedowns soEA should give up the license practically to anyone who can code games because they don't care about the players after they get their money. Good thing I didn't pay anything for this game and I'm not ever going to buy EA sports games after last FIFA I bought. UFC 4 sort of looks ok but for me broken takedown defense they refuse to fix is ruining the game. AI warps double-leg takedowns so fast you basically have to just hold the takedown defense up because even if you react at the same time it's too late. Standing game feels quite nice and you can launch very nice combos from time to time but sadly it doesn't save this game.… Expand
  29. EAbitesit
    Feb 13, 2022
    2
    Played every MMA game since Pride FC....always been competitive at both/. and a BJJ blue belt currently, been playing video games for over 30 years now.. this game is pretty terrible. I don't need to go into details, just trust me, it is a typical EA rushed rollout moneyt grab. UFC is 10x a better game with better fluidity, ground and clinch game. This game just sucks,,, ever for a freePlayed every MMA game since Pride FC....always been competitive at both/. and a BJJ blue belt currently, been playing video games for over 30 years now.. this game is pretty terrible. I don't need to go into details, just trust me, it is a typical EA rushed rollout moneyt grab. UFC is 10x a better game with better fluidity, ground and clinch game. This game just sucks,,, ever for a free PS Plus=, it's not worth the disc space.… Expand
  30. masterkonrad
    Feb 13, 2022
    6
    Gra się przyjemnie ale gra w trybie kariery jest bardzo krótka i oferuje de facto jedną ścieżkę rozwoju. Pozostaje jedynie gra online ale do tego trzeba gamepassa albo golda. Brakuje czegoś więcej np. możliwości założenia własnej federacji albo szkoły dla nowych zawodników.
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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 21, 2020
    79
    Apart from laggy menu and modest graphics, UFC 4 is a good finale to the series’ run on current generation of consoles. [Issue#248, p.48]
  2. GameCritics
    Sep 30, 2020
    80
    In spite of sporadic issues with the controls and the monetization model, UFC 4 is a great fighter, even if one bases it solely on the expansive career mode. As I currently celebrate my first championship title and defending it, I wholeheartedly recommend this one, not only to fans of the sport, but to anyone looking for their next fighting game fix.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 18, 2020
    70
    Long-time players will be disappointed at Joe Rogan’s absence from the commentary booth this time around, even if Daniel Cormier and John Anik’s excitable tones are perfectly serviceable. And that’s a phrase which perfectly sums up UFC 4 in general. It won’t surprise MMA fans, but it should delight. [Issue#180, p.72]
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