Fight Night Round 2

 Xbox
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
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  1. BrianB.
    Mar 2, 2005
    5
    Round 2 benefits from all the positive aspects that the fans and critics have mentioned thus far. Unfortunately, fans of the series that like to use face buttons instead of the Total Punch Control system will find that they've been shafted. The new haymaker punches and special combinations can only be performed using the analog stick and blocking still requires use of the stick as Round 2 benefits from all the positive aspects that the fans and critics have mentioned thus far. Unfortunately, fans of the series that like to use face buttons instead of the Total Punch Control system will find that they've been shafted. The new haymaker punches and special combinations can only be performed using the analog stick and blocking still requires use of the stick as well. These omissions are likely a deliberate way of bolstering total punch control users Vs button users. It's sad to see game makers adopt this kind of mentality. This, combined with the fact that the new haymakers are somewhat unbalancing and unrealistic make for some serious drawbacks to what otherwise could've been the best and most realistic boxing game ever. Fight Night Round 2 is a great game at its core, but some will find that the experience is ruined by a few poor design choices.… Expand
  2. AlainM.
    Mar 1, 2005
    7
    The games is + or - regular.
  3. Iliyun
    Mar 13, 2005
    7
    Good Boxing game. Graphics, Sound and Controls are all right on the money here. A few minor drawback I experienced was the "Seasick" motion of Ringside Camera. But this can easily solved by switching to another camera setting. The game offers many different angle shots to choose from. And of course my other big gripe was the hella annoying ringside Sportscaster. Every other word he said Good Boxing game. Graphics, Sound and Controls are all right on the money here. A few minor drawback I experienced was the "Seasick" motion of Ringside Camera. But this can easily solved by switching to another camera setting. The game offers many different angle shots to choose from. And of course my other big gripe was the hella annoying ringside Sportscaster. Every other word he said had to do with "Haymaker" this or "Haymaker" that. Half expected him to say "This is a Haymaker of a Fight ! Haaaaymaker !" Anyways, I'm not a big Boxing Enthusiast, but this game made me feel like Drago from Rocky IV and that I tell you is loads of fun !… Expand
  4. TimB.
    Jun 17, 2005
    6
    It's a great game but the controlls suck....although its fun making your boxer and stuff but...the controls suck...if they were better id give this game a 100%.

Awards & Rankings

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#13 Best Xbox Game of 2005
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#30 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. Edge Magazine
    80
    With a superior control system and a raft of incisive upgrades, this year's update is a connoisseur of the boxing arts. [Apr 2005, p.103]
  2. games(TM)
    80
    The best realistic boxing title we've played, and few fight fans will be disappointed. [Apr 2005, p.114]
  3. AceGamez
    80
    A few technical glitches aside, it's a pretty great turn out from EA, and were Fight Night Round 3 to be a boxer itself, it wouldn't win by total knockout, but would definitely go the twelve rounds and come out on top.
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