Fight Night Round 3

 PSP
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. Yahoo!
    90
    A spectacular boxing game that moves beyond a lot of the systems prior limitations.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    90
    It's going to take some time to learn the ropes but there's a deep game with lots of replay value waiting for you when you become one with the control system.
  3. IncGamers
    90
    Don’t let any of that bad-mouthing of the control scheme deter you from buying one of the best PSP sports games available today.
  5. PSM Magazine
    85
    Play Fight Night on the PSP and enjoy it, but know that the heavyweight PS2 version is the true champ. [Apr 2006, p.78]
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  6. PSM2 Magazine UK
    84
    You'll be amazed by the visuals and satisfied by how well its been converted. [Apr 2006, p.80]
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  7. GameZone
    82
    Some of the fights, especially early on in your career, are over with in less time than it takes to load the bout. But that aside, this is a title that is fun and addictive.
  8. PGNx Media
    80
    Fight Night round 3 works as well as could be expected on the PSP. EA Chicago tried its best to work around the lack of the second analog stick.
  9. PSX Extreme
    80
    The portable go-anywhere nature of the PSP game makes it easy to tolerate that version's rough spots. If you like boxing, either version should make you very happy.
  10. Edge Magazine
    80
    Plagued by imbalance, the Round 3 career can serve up over 50 bouts before one goes the distance. The new stun punch – a thunderclap of a haymaker – helps to ensure first to third round knockouts for the vast majority of fights. [Apr 2006, p.82]
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  11. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    A more exciting, more involving boxing experience than this year's PS2 game. [Apr 2006, p.90]
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  12. Game Informer
    78
    Unfortunately, this is being docked points for its ridiculous scheme that forces you to play online or give ESPN your e-mail address. [Apr 2006, p.132]
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  13. GameBiz
    75
    The controls do take a little to get used to but once you have mastered the controls then you are in for a treat.
  14. Worth Playing
    75
    Depth, and oddly enough, simplicity, have been sacrificed for portability, making this a mixed bag when all is said and done.
  15. Game Chronicles
    74
    An adequate port of an outstanding console game.
  16. GamePro
    70
    Despite the pick-up-and-play allure, Fight Night Round 3 can quickly tire out of frustration. The PSP's limited number and close-proximity of its buttons don't do this boxer justice--fitting jabs, hooks, uppercuts, blocks, clinches, special moves, taunts, etc. for fast access just doesn't work well on the system.
  17. Operation Sports
    70
    The Rival Challenge mode is a blast, and it's perfect for blowing off a little steam and killing time in the process.
  18. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    70
    Look beyond the somewhat crude control system and there's plenty of life in this deep and handsome boxing game. [May 2006, p.94]
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  19. GameSpot
    69
    If you can manage to get a handle on the controls, you may find a likeable boxing game in Round 3 for the PSP.
  20. IGN
    67
    But when you make the controls unintuitive and overly complicated, then highlight this with long load times and sketchy multiplayer aspects (two portable no-nos), the game's appeal is drastically reduced.
  21. Modojo
    60
    The hits feel weighty, the career mode is filling, and the other goodies mix up the formula well. I played it so much I actually developed a callus on my left thumb from the analogue nub, which says a lot about how fun and addictive the experience can be. The controls are very close to being a dealbreaker, however.
  22. Game Revolution
    58
    Hamstrung by an awkward control scheme, Fight Night Round 3 for the PSP fights an uphill battle from the start and never manages to snag a belt. But by way of its content and delivery, this contender at least makes it into the middle rounds.
  23. GameSpy
    50
    For those willing to endure the poorly-translated control scheme, the career mode is rather well done, as are the Rival Challenges, which really lend themselves to the short burst gameplay that's crucial to handheld.

Awards & Rankings

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#47 Best PSP Game of 2006
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#23 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2006
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#21 Most Shared PSP Game of 2006

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 33
  3. Negative: 3 out of 33
  1. abdelrahmanr
    May 23, 2023
    7
    The game is decent but for not along time
    It's career mode is addictive until you become the champion then it slowly becomes below average    The game is decent but for not along time
    It's career mode is addictive until you become the champion then it slowly becomes below average game because of its lack of variation that really makes this game an addictive game but for a short time game
    Overall a decent game for a small amount of time, so don't think that you'll spend days and weeks playing this    … Full Review »
  2. xanderdnt
    Jul 18, 2019
    10
    Estoy jugando este juego en pleno 2019 en mi vieja y confiable PSP y sólo puedo ser breve y conciso !!! Pero que juegazo !!!! Hoy en día enEstoy jugando este juego en pleno 2019 en mi vieja y confiable PSP y sólo puedo ser breve y conciso !!! Pero que juegazo !!!! Hoy en día en pleno apogeo de juegos Android clónicos Shooter pay-to-win ningino se compara con un clásico como este. 10/10 !!!… Full Review »
  3. Deltacressida21
    Jan 5, 2019
    9
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