EA Sports UFC

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  1. Professorfett
    Jun 8, 2019
    4
    In the end the game is only really for hardcore UFC fans. Fighting game fans will get annoyed by how the game sometimes favors lucky blows over combination attacks. It isn't a bad game, hell I found myself having fun and going, "oh shieieeettt" when I got a good knockout hit. It all just wears off quick and unless you are a online bad-ass there is no point in owning this. I say a goodIn the end the game is only really for hardcore UFC fans. Fighting game fans will get annoyed by how the game sometimes favors lucky blows over combination attacks. It isn't a bad game, hell I found myself having fun and going, "oh shieieeettt" when I got a good knockout hit. It all just wears off quick and unless you are a online bad-ass there is no point in owning this. I say a good rental is enough for anyone that is merely curious on this game I give it a 2/5. Story and replay ability are huge in my book, and the fact the online is the thing to keep people playing and it isn't a hundred percent polished, is just not OK. I leave you with a question. How many UFC fighters could Batman take on at once?… Expand
  2. drinklime
    Aug 27, 2017
    1
    It's an awful game from awful developers. The patches were almost random, and the whole engine became a mess. Hopefully EA loses their license and other studios will make a better game.
  3. Nel
    Jun 13, 2017
    5
    Game is semi fun, but it is drastically worse than UFC 2, so no real reason to pick this up as UFC 2 is available. UFC2 just has a lot more features, and feels more fluid to play.
  4. Ruegrong
    Apr 19, 2017
    7
    this game has all the character models right. Their movement when they come into the ring to when they get checked by the ref. From there when the fight actually begins this game is a love hate relationship. the graphics are great but the fighting is not as responsive, when you press jab on control to when the movement goes. Online is a laggy mess, my record is 37-23. Alot of those fightsthis game has all the character models right. Their movement when they come into the ring to when they get checked by the ref. From there when the fight actually begins this game is a love hate relationship. the graphics are great but the fighting is not as responsive, when you press jab on control to when the movement goes. Online is a laggy mess, my record is 37-23. Alot of those fights i lost because of horrible controls and response time of it. the stamina makes no sense, i dont know how my guy gets tired ffrom being on top dominate control, not doing anything, but it happens.… Expand
  5. filiptairi92
    Jan 8, 2017
    9
    Graphics are top quality.The game is perfect to play with friends.You can't have much fun if you play alone,but it is tottaly different story when you play with somebody.I dont mind if it doesn't have some arcade mode or variety.The game is pure fun for you and friends and i like it just like that.
  6. hawkeye766
    Sep 21, 2016
    7
    As a longtime fan of MMA and amateur grappler myself, but a newcomer to the UFC games, I was reasonably excited to play this.
    It has fairly decant graphics and borderline excessive customization, as well as a pretty well developed stamina system that keeps you thinking tactically like an MMA fighter. There are plenty of variations for playing style, you can stay on your feet nailing your    As a longtime fan of MMA and amateur grappler myself, but a newcomer to the UFC games, I was reasonably excited to play this.
    It has fairly decant graphics and borderline excessive customization, as well as a pretty well developed stamina system that keeps you thinking tactically like an MMA fighter. There are plenty of variations for playing style, you can stay on your feet nailing your opponent with quick jabs and body shots, wearing them down over the course of the match, or you can quickly take them to the ground, going for ground and pound or a submission.
    This game is pretty fun to play, especially in local multiplayer with your opponent sitting next to you, so you can experience their enraged disposition first hand when you hit them with a sudden knockout. However, it is after all, a game about choking, kicking, punching and trying to break the limbs of one other guy, so it does, predictably get old after a while. There is only so many places a game like this can go, when there are really only two characters and a very small playing environment.
    This is not a game for grinders, or hardcore gamers, but for what it is, an entertaining game loosely simulating the UFC experience and offering plenty opportunity for friendly competition, EA's UFC succeeds relatively well.    … Expand
  7. niclol
    Aug 18, 2016
    7
    ea sports ufc es un buen juego , pero puede llegar a hacerse muy repetitivo debido a la falta de modos de juego y ademas los controles son muy complicados
  8. ursynhu
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Este jogo é incrível! Eu recebi e ainda não posso parar de jogar. Os gráficos são tão detalhadas para um game e é desafiador, mas divertido e terá que jogar por horas! A história é complexa e profundamente pensado. O melhor jogo que eu já joguei de forma
  9. filip92
    Jan 19, 2016
    8
    The game is fun...But only for 2 players...I have nothing bad to say about this game...I mean,for a sport game,it is really fun,and the graphics are perfect...I reccomend it,but play it with a friend,it is 2x better...
  10. Lemdroid
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    If your a fan of mixed martial arts or the UFC this game is for you. The graphics are jaw dropping physics are also good only one problem is that it lags sometimes. But EA did a great job at this game truly one of the best UFC games out to date! Again if your a fan this is for you if not then don't pick up and buy this game.
  11. EL_TAHA
    Aug 12, 2015
    8
    + great game play
    + great ground and sub system ( compared to before)
    + a must for UFC fans

    -cannot change weight class
    -cannot play female career
    -too many generated fighters rather than having the whole roaster
  12. badgerpoop
    Aug 11, 2015
    6
    Fun for a short while, but this game dries up quickly. They nerfed striking to make it more difficult for people to just button mash, but that makes the game much more unrealistic ie- you can head kick someone clean 15 times without them getting KOd. I understand this is much harder than a boxing game because of all the elements that come into play, and maybe it's an impossible task toFun for a short while, but this game dries up quickly. They nerfed striking to make it more difficult for people to just button mash, but that makes the game much more unrealistic ie- you can head kick someone clean 15 times without them getting KOd. I understand this is much harder than a boxing game because of all the elements that come into play, and maybe it's an impossible task to create a great MMA game. I would suggest renting this game from Redbox or Gamefly. May be fun for a day or two, but I don't see myself playing this for more than a week.… Expand
  13. Koalachief
    Jul 26, 2015
    4
    I have bought this game one week ago and I am done with it. EA SPORTS UFC is just bad game, there is nothing, but only good graphic. I'm intrested in martials arts, that was the reason that made me to buy this game.
    First of all:
    YOU CAN STUN other player with low kick, even if he was punching you in the face, his animation is coming back to neutral. There is no logic in this game. At    I have bought this game one week ago and I am done with it. EA SPORTS UFC is just bad game, there is nothing, but only good graphic. I'm intrested in martials arts, that was the reason that made me to buy this game.
    First of all:
    YOU CAN STUN other player with low kick, even if he was punching you in the face, his animation is coming back to neutral.
    There is no logic in this game. At the beginning I will add that I've been traning Taekwondo.
    Strikes of fighters are so slow, that I even thought about going to make some tea between any of them.
    Stamina is going low so fast - I'm not professional fighter, but still can throw punches longer than them (and faster tho).
    No good tutorial or any explanation how to fight. I was lucky because I've played in previous version of THQ, so I know some things.
    Clinches and Submissions - just **** nothing else to add.
    I think the biggest problem of this game is that it is contrived. I am sad because I could buy NBA 2k15, but now I've been stuck with this ****    … Expand
  14. MaxPayneIsGod
    May 18, 2015
    6
    UFC and EA's first collaboration after the disintergration of THQ hits and misses on all fronts. Grapically its pretty impressive, the character models and damage are top notch. UFC is a complex beast and there are still major issues with translating the sport into a fun game. The learning curve is horrendous, I found myself taking notes in able to remember how to do certain moves. TheUFC and EA's first collaboration after the disintergration of THQ hits and misses on all fronts. Grapically its pretty impressive, the character models and damage are top notch. UFC is a complex beast and there are still major issues with translating the sport into a fun game. The learning curve is horrendous, I found myself taking notes in able to remember how to do certain moves. The Dual Shock 4 takes a bit of a beating, not from rage quitting or throwing it around but because of the control system itself. Instead of a fluid quarter circle motion, you find your self furiously rolling the thumbstick in 360 rotations. The "Flick" type movements when on defence work, maybe, 40% of the time, countering is painfully difficult and is purely a fluke when you pull it off. They've simplified submissions in all aspects, to the point that now they're too easy and they seem to always be a kimura. Don't get me wrong, I got my fun out of it but games like this get too repetitive too quickly and just when you start to get the hang of them you lose cheaply. Its a hard game to gauge, if you love this sort of thing and don't play many other games (and you're a die hard MMA fan) this is for you. If you have more than 4 games in your collection you'll easily forget about EA UFC.… Expand
  15. kennythekoala
    Feb 17, 2015
    0
    I have over 100 hours of gameplay on this game and was ranked top 50 in the world for a time when the game was released. Since then, however, EA has added game breaking updates that literally have ruined the game. This is now the buggiest game I have ever played in my life and there are about 3 exploits that are used online in the ranked divisions that dominate the scene.

    Do not spend a    I have over 100 hours of gameplay on this game and was ranked top 50 in the world for a time when the game was released. Since then, however, EA has added game breaking updates that literally have ruined the game. This is now the buggiest game I have ever played in my life and there are about 3 exploits that are used online in the ranked divisions that dominate the scene.

    Do not spend a penny on this horrendous game. It is the most unresponsive, buggy, and underwhelming game I have ever played in my life. EA does not care about you, they are the worst company in entertainment and this game is the worst of EA I've seen in a while.    … Expand
  16. RoachGnome
    Feb 13, 2015
    5
    Not a good game. Stupid clips, stupid training, stupid load times. How can undisputed 3 not sell enough to make 4 but ea gets to pump out this $hit is beyond me. Skip!
  17. Skagzilla
    Dec 10, 2014
    6
    It was a good game don't get me wrong but there is so much to it. You have to spend so long mastering a character and all his moves, then some one comes along with ko power and knocks you out. Other than that it is very fun the graphics are good and I like the career mode. Over all a good game that could have been better.
  18. koreankaya
    Nov 10, 2014
    0
    My first UFC game was UFC undisputed 2010. As much as I like UFC, I used to like playing UFC games on my ps. I bought an EA UFC today and played it, hoping it should be better than the last game (THQ one). I was soooo wrong. The game sucks so much!!!!!!! Graphic is slightly better. I give you that but thats about it. The whole this was kind of slow, the interface is very uncomfortable,My first UFC game was UFC undisputed 2010. As much as I like UFC, I used to like playing UFC games on my ps. I bought an EA UFC today and played it, hoping it should be better than the last game (THQ one). I was soooo wrong. The game sucks so much!!!!!!! Graphic is slightly better. I give you that but thats about it. The whole this was kind of slow, the interface is very uncomfortable, creating my own fighter is more arcadic than before. I keep all my games no matter how bad they are. I even have LA Noire even though I only played that crap for 10 minutes. EA UFC? I am so selling this piece of garbe first thing in tomorrow morning. My first language is Korean and am not so fluent in English but it didnt bother me living, chilling and studying in the United States. Now, I was fluent in English because I can't put my anger into smoother way to dis this stupid crap. EA @#$!ed it up!… Expand
  19. ravenclaw77
    Oct 2, 2014
    7
    Best UFC game so far. Great graphics. Balanced fighters (because stats mean very little). Huge roster. Great Live Action segments. If you're a UFC fan, definitely worth checking out.

    Downsides: Steep learning curve with controls, especially if it's your first MMA game. Pretty repetitive after a while, questionable lasting value / replayability Terrible fighter selection UI - takes    Best UFC game so far. Great graphics. Balanced fighters (because stats mean very little). Huge roster. Great Live Action segments. If you're a UFC fan, definitely worth checking out.

    Downsides:

    Steep learning curve with controls, especially if it's your first MMA game.
    Pretty repetitive after a while, questionable lasting value / replayability
    Terrible fighter selection UI - takes forever to scroll through each fighter to find the one you like -- a game with this many characters needs a thumbnail icon interface.
    shallow 'arcade' feel, not at all an MMA sim.    … Expand
  20. Mosh603
    Sep 18, 2014
    4
    The game has awful controls and awful physics. I returned it the next day (bought it used from GameStop). The motions did not seem very real. Some guys look like they kicked with the speed of a Praying Mantis lol.
  21. Nick_Juggernaut
    Sep 15, 2014
    0
    One of the worst MMA games every made. Period! Half-arsed controls put together just to send the game out in time. Feels absolutely incomplete. By no means UFC undisputed 3 was a perfect game but it towers over this crap by miles. Every fighter has the same moves?? Seriously? Ground game is pointless. You can parry a head kick??? What?? Who do you think you are? Bruce Lee? AbsolutelyOne of the worst MMA games every made. Period! Half-arsed controls put together just to send the game out in time. Feels absolutely incomplete. By no means UFC undisputed 3 was a perfect game but it towers over this crap by miles. Every fighter has the same moves?? Seriously? Ground game is pointless. You can parry a head kick??? What?? Who do you think you are? Bruce Lee? Absolutely dreadful. The only good about it are the graphics.… Expand
  22. xOmegAx
    Sep 1, 2014
    8
    I went out on a limb and decided to pick it up from my local game shop as I have always been a big fan of MMA and the UFC games. I don't understand everyone's disdain for the game. Yeah, it's not perfect. There's several things that could be improved upon but I feel like there is more positives than negatives. Graphics are beautiful, the controls (lots of people have complained about) areI went out on a limb and decided to pick it up from my local game shop as I have always been a big fan of MMA and the UFC games. I don't understand everyone's disdain for the game. Yeah, it's not perfect. There's several things that could be improved upon but I feel like there is more positives than negatives. Graphics are beautiful, the controls (lots of people have complained about) are not that difficult to master if you are comfortable with a gaming controller, and the overall presentation makes it feel like I'm watching a PPV. My one complaint, if anything, might be the fact that you almost feel invincible and can take punch after punch, kick after kick, and still keep going. I see the shots that I land on opponents and think, "Man...if Jon Jones actually caught someone like that, they would be out cold..." but behold, there stands my opponent, ready for more. I would like some sense of danger but at the same time, at least this "invincibility" helps keep matches going for longer and keeps it interesting.

    Overall, I give it an 8 out of 10. It's a solid foundation to build off of and would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of the UFC or MMA in general.    … Expand
  23. andyhern900
    Aug 29, 2014
    7
    I am new to the UFC gaming arena but the graphics looked so good, I couldn't pass it up. Amazing graphics and a large roster of fighters makes it enjoyable for the fans. The game is quick to learn but hard to master. Clinches and Submissions are challenging but if you stand on your feet too much, you can get knocked around easily so Good balance to the game as you go up in difficulty, butI am new to the UFC gaming arena but the graphics looked so good, I couldn't pass it up. Amazing graphics and a large roster of fighters makes it enjoyable for the fans. The game is quick to learn but hard to master. Clinches and Submissions are challenging but if you stand on your feet too much, you can get knocked around easily so Good balance to the game as you go up in difficulty, but the submission mini game is infuriating so knockouts are quickly the go to. Long load screens, dumb little videos in career mode, will drive you up the wall. I haven't ventured too much into the online modes but the single player experience is very limited. Its fun to fight every once and again but the replay value is low. Its a great first step into making it into a franchise, and the next installment should only get better. A solid game overall. Rent if possible, Buy if you're a hardcore UFC fan or get it used.… Expand
  24. PyongyangMayor
    Aug 17, 2014
    6
    This game is alright. Nothing special. The graphics look nice, but the game play gets old reeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaalllllllllllllllly friggin' fast. If you can find it for $30 or $40 then I say go for it. $60? HELL NO! I'd say you should never really buy any sports games by EA (Madden NFL 25 sucked ass) but this looked promising. It was mediocre.
  25. kish1975
    Jul 28, 2014
    9
    First off I cant stand sports games I find them a waste and boring , then I tried this at a friends for 10 min and wow I ran out and bought a copy and love it . The controls are so bloody easy to use and remember but it takes skill to master them and the games graphics are great and the detail is perfect , a example is if you have someone in submission you can see your leg wrapped aroundFirst off I cant stand sports games I find them a waste and boring , then I tried this at a friends for 10 min and wow I ran out and bought a copy and love it . The controls are so bloody easy to use and remember but it takes skill to master them and the games graphics are great and the detail is perfect , a example is if you have someone in submission you can see your leg wrapped around there body and not breaking through there body , it is amazing how the collision detection is and the gameface is amazing at least for me it was . So as a gamer who hates sports games and wrestling games I can say this game is bloody fun fun fun .… Expand
  26. DevTheHNIC
    Jul 21, 2014
    3
    Graphics 10- This game LOOKS phenomenal..from the lighting to the sounds
    GamePlay - if your are NOT a hardcore UFC fan and only know Bonez Jones or Silva...then you probably like the game..but fans of the UFC and MMA in general will not be pleased after playing EA's version of UFC..
    1. All of the fighters fight EXACTLY the same . example...when u fight Frank Mir he dosent try to submit    Graphics 10- This game LOOKS phenomenal..from the lighting to the sounds
    GamePlay - if your are NOT a hardcore UFC fan and only know Bonez Jones or Silva...then you probably like the game..but fans of the UFC and MMA in general will not be pleased after playing EA's version of UFC..
    1. All of the fighters fight EXACTLY the same
    . example...when u fight Frank Mir he dosent try to submit u anymore than when your fighting a striker like Ben Henderson..when your fighting Machida whom in real life has the LEAST amount of strikes per match in the UFC he's gonna throw 200 punches ..instead of being a defensive counter striker like in real life.. Everyone does the Pettis showtime kick even guys like Big Country..SUPER unrealistic..

    2. There is NO since in height or weight.
    .i can use Jones against a shorter guy like Cormier and u cannot use the jab to stay away from him EVER..infact if u walk and punch it turns into a overhand or uppercut depending on the direction of the punch..if i tackle you with Big Country it should be hard to get up from under him but its JUST as easy as it is anyone else in that class.

    3. the ground game is the same for almost everyone-
    meaning if your a wrestler ..every wrestler will have same transitions on the ground..guys like Souza feel just like Wiedman in the clinch and ground game..BTW every takedown witht he modifiers are super body slams which in real life u see 3-5 times a yr mostly by Cormier

    4. lack of fighters and options -
    Dillashaw Woodley and alot .lot more..i understand they are doing DLC for those BUT..why should they have to..i mean Dillashaw has been a contender for 3 yrs..Woodley was a BIG signing for UFC last yr..
    NO pride rings....the depth of create a figher is minimal at best..the online fighting wt classes are a mess u contantly have fights with guys in differ wt classes and cant see who u are fighting before to make changes hows it possible that a NEWER game had less fighters than ANY of the older games..crazy..

    5. new game missing older game's features I dont get it?
    gone are grabbing a kick on defense or a punch..gone are transitions in the submission game .ie...u cant go from a armbar to a triangle choke as you could in undisputed..gone is HERB DEAN everyones fav ref...gone is the ref pulling you OFF a fighter..gone is fights being stopped due to cuts or leg kicks...gone is ability to fight against the cage unless u count pushing against cage in muey clinch...gone are standing submissions INFACT there is only ONE submission from the back period ..rear naked choke..gone are the ref breakups beating a guy unconscious all u hear is its all over and u walk back to your corner..gone is the touch of the gloves option that was minor BUT it actually added to the presentation and we all loved it..gone is the blood that STAYS on the mat till the match is over..GONE is create a PPV which everyone liked..

    THINGS I LIKED
    graffix..and i actually am a fan of the submission mini game with the analog sticks..not a fan of the actual submissions themselves cus there are few AND no submission transitions...
    SUGGESTIONS
    1. how bout making BETTER submission fighters have less directions to use on the analog sticks when submitting..for example MIR only has a right left and down option..thus easier for him to submit u than say machida whould have to use all 4..and make the meter slower vs that person so its harder to break out...also ADD transitions on submissions AND reversals...like the older games
    2. make fighters fight like themselves..i dont want EVERY fighter doing showtime kick only pettis has done that successfully..or cartwheel kick only Ebersole should have that move..(is he even in the game) Mir should try to take u down..Ronda whould clinch judo throw armbar at every opportunity...Machida should be hard to catch and hit..Cain should ground and pound u out! Ben Henderson should leg kick the hell out of you will u submit.. Cormier should throw u against the gage and punish your body..
    3.Refs should interfere realistically...Commentary should be more...COMMON...try teaching us some MMA terms during it or talk about the fighters more weaknesses strengths..
    4. PUT HERB DEAN ON THE GAME..    … Expand
  27. djashdj
    Jul 19, 2014
    3
    I've been trying very hard to fall in love with this game. I'll start with the good. The graphics, the sound. Those are good. The online play is decent. The build your own fighter options for customization is ok.

    The career mode is a sad sad thing. The loading times are irritating. (Not as much as the previous though) Positive: You fight as if on the Ultimate Fighter Show.    I've been trying very hard to fall in love with this game. I'll start with the good. The graphics, the sound. Those are good. The online play is decent. The build your own fighter options for customization is ok.

    The career mode is a sad sad thing. The loading times are irritating. (Not as much as the previous though)

    Positive: You fight as if on the Ultimate Fighter Show. Awesome.
    Negative: If you lose... you just keep fighting until you win. Lame... Give me a minor league or something.

    Positive: Working your way up the rankings. Cool.
    Negative: "Press X to see your fight offer" One option, "Accept" You can not decline. it's not an offer.

    Positive: Commentary Rogan and the doofus Goldberg
    Negative: A knock out kick to the stomach: "The ref had to jump in there, look at the replay as he took blow after blow, the ref had to jump in and stop the fight." IT WAS ONE KICK TO THE STOMACH!

    Positive: Well rounded game play. Boxing, wrestling, thai clinch, submissions.
    Negative: WAY too many random "KO's" from stomach kicks. (for and against)

    Positive: Best submission mini game system so far.
    Negative: Graphics glitches frequently when grappling, ground n pound. Punches that don't line up with faces hitting etc.

    I don't understand why I can't play through a career mode with my favourite UFC fighters either. Just pick someone for a one on one or RACE to pick the best guy in online mode.

    Positive: Lots of clothing options for my fighter for those who like to play dressup
    Negative: What's the point of sponsorship?? More money? Wait there is no money. More fans? I've had no problems gaining fans with no sponsors. What's the point?

    I almost forgot! Tale of the Tape only when it's the main event??? I need to know reach advantages! Also... how about a decent fight history. I like to know who I've fought and how many times and who they beat. Not just. (you have 22 ko's and 4 submissions and 1 decisions) Seriously...

    Lastly... WHY NO WOMEN??? I can't do a woman in career mode?

    This game is a disappointment and I'm sad I did the online download purchase, as I have ZERO resell ability out of this. I'll buy the next one... but it won't be digital download.

    @DanaWhite !!! Make EA do better!    … Expand
  28. Pat_br
    Jul 16, 2014
    3
    I'm from Brazil, so sorry in advance. I'm from Brazil, so apologies for the future. The game is just regular, or even bad. If u played UFC undisputed gonna hate the game. The old series was much more detailed. You could adjust the level of difficulty aa learning curve was bigger.
    The current game is made for casual gamers and does not portray the complexity of MMA.
    Furthermore, there are    I'm from Brazil, so sorry in advance. I'm from Brazil, so apologies for the future. The game is just regular, or even bad. If u played UFC undisputed gonna hate the game. The old series was much more detailed. You could adjust the level of difficulty aa learning curve was bigger.
    The current game is made for casual gamers and does not portray the complexity of MMA.
    Furthermore, there are few game modes. The career mode is very bad and has major flaws. The workouts are tiring and repetitive. you can train boxing and put points to enhance their submission rate. The scams are limited. All wrestlers have the same moves.
    It would be much better if EA kept the structure of the former UFC Undisputed.
    Only the graphics are good ...    … Expand
  29. grim977
    Jul 13, 2014
    7
    this next gen game is like a treat to your eyes. the graphics are very well done yet the game is lacking a little something. it is the most balanced fighting game i have played with no real cheep or over powered moves. the characters in the game lack real power in that they should do a little more damage, it's as if they are hitting each other with foam noodles. the solo gameplay is prettythis next gen game is like a treat to your eyes. the graphics are very well done yet the game is lacking a little something. it is the most balanced fighting game i have played with no real cheep or over powered moves. the characters in the game lack real power in that they should do a little more damage, it's as if they are hitting each other with foam noodles. the solo gameplay is pretty fun fairly repetitive. the controls are elaborate and difficult to learn. yet i can't help but want to play it over, and over again. this game deserves no more than a pat on the back.… Expand
  30. Hawkthornz
    Jul 9, 2014
    6
    EA Sports UFC has some good game play mainly when online, but falls down seriously in most other factors of the game and should have used the best aspects from THQ's UFC Undisputed 3, instead of dismisissing it all together.

    Before i list all the things wrong and missing from this game of which there are many, there are some nice features in this game: + Fighter design and overall    EA Sports UFC has some good game play mainly when online, but falls down seriously in most other factors of the game and should have used the best aspects from THQ's UFC Undisputed 3, instead of dismisissing it all together.

    Before i list all the things wrong and missing from this game of which there are many, there are some nice features in this game:

    + Fighter design and overall graphics are top notch
    + The belt system in online play is a great idea and works well in matching players up with others of compareable skill levels.
    + Load times between screens are quite good
    + The submission game is unique and works pretty well
    + Most controls for techniques are easy for any experienced gamer to learn
    + Gameplans for fights although limited are a nice touch and work well
    + Fighter damage indicator and stamina bar importance is also a winner
    + In game commentary is smooth and contextual
    + Ability to save and view online fight highlights

    Now for the lengthy list of things I found disapointing with this game:

    - Generic fighting abilities for most fighters
    - Lack of roster depth for some divisions
    - No ability to create a female fighter in career mode
    - Create a fighter limited creation options
    - Poor and plain boring fighter training for career mode, even with guest trainers it was of little consequence what training was selected for you.
    - No encouragement to change sponsors
    - No walkouts for your fighter until a title fight and still poor
    - No options for walkouts or victory celebrations as in Undisputed 3
    - Limited amount of custom moves for your fighter
    - Lack of training and familiarisation for these new moves
    - No referee intervention on stoppages
    - Generic looking knockouts
    - Most clinches occur in the middle of the ring instead of against the cage
    - Generic and impossible takedown moves
    - Far too many glitches

    As a big fan of UFC and fight games i was expecting more from a game with this much hype, this game feels rushed for release and not enough respect paid to previous console versions, gamer intelligence and fight fans.
    Hopefully EA will take this stuff on board for the next version of the game, spend less time on making it look great on trailers and adds some substance.    … Expand
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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 57
  3. Negative: 1 out of 57
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Sep 3, 2014
    78
    UFC fails to impress on the mat. [Aug 2014]
  2. Worth Playing
    Aug 28, 2014
    70
    UFC fans who live and breathe online or local multiplayer will easily have a ton of fun with this game, but those who'd rather play solo are best served by renting the title first or picking it up if it gets cheaper later on.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Aug 4, 2014
    70
    It sadly lacks the knockout power of the late THQ's Undisputed series. [Aug 2014, p.84]
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