Fight Night Round 3

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 274 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 233 out of 274
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 274
  3. Negative: 21 out of 274
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  1. AnthonyV.
    Jun 9, 2006
    6
    An flawed, overglorified tech demo with some of the most intrusive videogame advertisements in history. For $60 I can buy a week's worth of food at Burger King and I'd rather not see their stupid mascot gallavanting around while I'm trying to play a game.
  2. MatC.
    Mar 21, 2006
    7
    Why must every boxing game be oriented towards early round KO's? If you want short bouts, do an Olympic style. Otherwise, if you want real, pro bouts, expect them to average 8 rounds!
  3. DavidB.
    Jul 14, 2006
    7
    The graphics in this game are outstanding considering it is a very early release for the 360 and the controls are smooth, very quick and responsive. However the game lacks depth especially in the career mode. In previous fight night titles players were able to change most aspects of there fighter including ring girls, ring entrance and entrance music but FNR3 does not let you do any of The graphics in this game are outstanding considering it is a very early release for the 360 and the controls are smooth, very quick and responsive. However the game lacks depth especially in the career mode. In previous fight night titles players were able to change most aspects of there fighter including ring girls, ring entrance and entrance music but FNR3 does not let you do any of this. Also in previous fight night titles you were able to view this list of fighters rankings but this is not possible in FNR3. Now you must select and fight who the computer tells you. Also once you master the punch controls this game is very easy even on hard. I enjoyed this game but it seems very unfinished and could have been an absolute hit with a bit more time and thought.… Expand
  4. gamingisgreat
    Aug 28, 2016
    6
    Fight Night Round 3 is a decent boxing game.

    The gameplay is solid,with smart AI,good controls,and good balance.However,the judges will f*ck you over constantly in this game! I had 2 fights in career mode which I clearly won,but they gave the other guy the win,which was total BS.The game also lacks content,with a small number of fighters and career mode,and that's it. The graphics    Fight Night Round 3 is a decent boxing game.

    The gameplay is solid,with smart AI,good controls,and good balance.However,the judges will f*ck you over constantly in this game! I had 2 fights in career mode which I clearly won,but they gave the other guy the win,which was total BS.The game also lacks content,with a small number of fighters and career mode,and that's it.

    The graphics have aged poorly,but the framerate never drops.

    Sound design and soundtrack are decent.

    Overall,Fight Night Round 3 is a good game held back by the BS decisions,subpar graphics,and lack of content.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#22 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#41 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 67
  3. Negative: 0 out of 67
  1. IGN
    85
    A fantastic sports title, but negligible improvements in the career mode and idiotic computer AI hold the game back from true greatness.
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  2. Yahoo!
    90
    Between the supreme visual polish and deep, excellent play, this is the uncontested champ.
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  3. GamePro
    90
    Head-and-shoulders above other EA Sports Xbox 360 launch games, and is the first game in the sports genre to evolve beyond the current generation, and is worth a splurge, even if just for a few hard hits.
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