EA Sports UFC 2

 Xbox One
User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 96 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 96
  3. Negative: 35 out of 96
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  1. YellowJay
    Mar 18, 2016
    10
    Huge leap from the first one. The graphics are wicked! and Knockout mode... oooohhh damn that knockout mode, absolutely amazing, so much fun! and getting to fight with Mike Tyson! so good! The new ground/clinch controls are much better this time around as well, and the addition of Ultimate Team is really fun... Definitely the Best MMA Game EVER! Nice one EA!
  2. JimPalpatine
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    Not only a great improvement over the original but also includes a mode which reminds me of Xbox 360 classic Fight Night Round 3. Knockout Mode removes the ground and clinch games, leaving only striking, and its rules are simple: punch the other person until their head separates from their shoulders like a big flesh balloon.
  3. DustyCamp405
    Mar 15, 2016
    10
    Love The UFC and Love this game!!!! Way better than the last!!.......................................................................................!
  4. Dolce
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    Best MMA game ever! 5 new game modes and 250 fighters...amazing. I love that EA has added some of fighting's all-time Legends; Mike Tyson, Bas Rutten, Sakuraba, Bruce Lee. UFC Ultimate Team is also a nice addition...as you can earn everything - simply by playing.
  5. metalinc
    Mar 15, 2016
    8
    Alright....pay no regard to the horrible 0 and 1 scores. Guys...a zero is so broken it won't even start. Get a grip.

    Ok, I was lucky enough to be up to date with the development of the game through the forums and the closed beta testing. This game while not the perfect MMA game we all wantbut is still a damn good game. The depth they put into it is great. The little attention to detail    Alright....pay no regard to the horrible 0 and 1 scores. Guys...a zero is so broken it won't even start. Get a grip.

    Ok, I was lucky enough to be up to date with the development of the game through the forums and the closed beta testing. This game while not the perfect MMA game we all wantbut is still a damn good game. The depth they put into it is great. The little attention to detail and even the tweaks they made from player feedback during the closed beta.

    People seem to forget how broken the THQ undisputed system was....while I MUCH preferred the ground game in the THQ system this grew on me during the beta. There are tactics and strategy involved....and until you get that and understand how to play the game you are going to think it is broken or not fun. There is definitely a learning curve to it.
    You are going to feel cheated, abused and beat down most games until you learn how to fight. there is a counter to everything. Don't let your noob status affect how you rate the game.....just because you suck doesn't mean the game is bad. it is a SOLID 8.    … Expand
  6. jlittle1980
    Mar 15, 2016
    8
    The ground game has been vastly improved upon and also through a day one patch the ground and pound has become viable.

    Would give it a 10 if it had Online Fight Cards and Pride mode.
  7. Popogamer
    Mar 27, 2016
    8
    Decent game with good improvements from the first. If you watch UFC, you understand the timing and strikes that ensue are really important - the game inncorporates this well. There is a good addition of both Ultimate Team (where you can build like other EA games) and couch friendly Knockout Mode.

    Its one of those games where people exploit character creation by making tall players with    Decent game with good improvements from the first. If you watch UFC, you understand the timing and strikes that ensue are really important - the game inncorporates this well. There is a good addition of both Ultimate Team (where you can build like other EA games) and couch friendly Knockout Mode.

    Its one of those games where people exploit character creation by making tall players with great reach, and as usual, the people who spend more money advance way further than grinding for cards in Ultimate Team. If you are a casual gamer like me, the satisfaction of knocking people out, exploiting weaknesses and building your team in Ultimate Team mode is very fun. Career mode and the extra modes on top of online play don't give much depth however so I wouldn't expect to be play the game for too long (other than to improve your team).

    Great game if you can get it cheap, but others its got a steep learning curve for those who don't know the sport well    … Expand
  8. baris697
    Apr 15, 2016
    9
    Well, good way, how do just relax for short time and give few rounds in octagon. This game is more focused to fight simulation. And simulation model is much better than in first UFC. Game controls seems complicated, but after a few round you will understand the system and just enjoy fight, every round. And the best improvement are real-time hints to grabs and ground fighting. It changed noWell, good way, how do just relax for short time and give few rounds in octagon. This game is more focused to fight simulation. And simulation model is much better than in first UFC. Game controls seems complicated, but after a few round you will understand the system and just enjoy fight, every round. And the best improvement are real-time hints to grabs and ground fighting. It changed no playable game to really funny thing.
    But that is all, do not expect something more. Just choose fighters and fight. It is the main content of this game and reason, why you should (or not) byu this game. Is it enough for you?    … Expand
  9. AMCMaestro
    Apr 1, 2016
    10
    Incredible game, stand up is done well aside from a few collision detection issues regarding spinning strikes.
    Ground game is excellent and the submission mini game is challenging yet rewarding once mastered.
    The game has a steep learning curve but anyone who puts in the right amount of effort and time will find its an excellent translation of mma into a game. Online review only as I    Incredible game, stand up is done well aside from a few collision detection issues regarding spinning strikes.
    Ground game is excellent and the submission mini game is challenging yet rewarding once mastered.
    The game has a steep learning curve but anyone who puts in the right amount of effort and time will find its an excellent translation of mma into a game.
    Online review only as I don't play offline.    … Expand
  10. Gui_Andrade
    Sep 13, 2016
    9
    Poucos jogos me prendem por tanto tempo quanto os jogos da franquia ufc, esse em especial abre portas pra diversas melhorias em um futura sequência, acredito que se for adicionado certo detalhes dos ufc da thq poderá se tornar o melhor game de mma já criado
  11. herrmann
    Sep 11, 2016
    8
    This game is a blast! I just started playing it with my roommates and we all have a great time playing it. It is a good game to just hang out and play because the fights do not last long so the people that are not playing do not have to wait a long time to play as they would playing other sports games.
    The controls are easy to learn and even if you do not know how to play you can still    This game is a blast! I just started playing it with my roommates and we all have a great time playing it. It is a good game to just hang out and play because the fights do not last long so the people that are not playing do not have to wait a long time to play as they would playing other sports games.
    The controls are easy to learn and even if you do not know how to play you can still have fun just button mashing.
    I am not big into video games and am not very good at sports games but this game is fun to play with your friends when you are getting ready to go out and still have a little time to waste.    … Expand
  12. WailingPuma
    Dec 12, 2016
    10
    ...People are criticizing this great game for being broken... Have you guys played the same game I did?
    AI has acceptable difficulty, the fight mechanics are superb, anything below 7 for this game is bs.
  13. CGI_FrostFire
    Mar 7, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. UFC 2 has great graphics and amazing reactive gameplay. Not to mention the insanely FUN career mode yes I said (Fun) If its too hard for you then try changing your difficulty yes this game can piss you off but deal with it just because its a very good ea game. Just as good as NBA LIVE 18 and better than any ufc game that 2k could make. Yes sometimes I will lose the championship but its part of the game its very simple Punch Kick Ground & Pound + Blocking Really You wont have to use a Submission once . It is a great game.… Expand
  14. Elperrotodoloco
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    Para mi este juego es muy divertido con todas las cosas chistosas que pasan es muy genial el juego lo juego con mis primos el de 2 players pelea y es muy divertido es desafiante cuando dos jugadores se pelean en el juego por que ambos saben pelearse es muy divertido el juego se los recomiendo para que lo juegen con sus primos amigos y demas
  15. parmesancheese
    Oct 15, 2022
    8
    Great game and wish people would stop hating on it. It delivers on its purpose to have fun.

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#80 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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#34 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    May 9, 2016
    82
    EA Sports makes its second appearance in the UFC’s famed Octagon. The fighter’s sophomore effort is solid: it has good technique, impresses visually and feels like the real thing, although its ground game could be better. UFC 2 is a contender in the making. [May 2016]
  2. games(TM)
    May 5, 2016
    70
    This year’s UFC feels like it improves in some key areas – overall quality, game modes and such – but not enough to really feel a great leap from the past.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 18, 2016
    70
    And still...the undisputed heavyweight champion of MMA games. [May 2016, p.86]
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