EA Sports UFC 2 is out and there’s a lot to like about it…and some other things to dislike about it. It’s a deep, complicated game and there is a lot to talk about it. For your sake, though, we’ll break it down into two simple categories; good things and bad things.
The Good Things!
- The graphics are generally great. When you put it side by side with other sports games where you frequently look at athletes’ uncovered faces (WWE 2k16 and MLB: The Show 15 in particular), it blows them out of the water.
- The gameplay is a big step up from the original. Each fighter has a unique moveset and feels different.
- Career mode actually ends fairly quickly, making it so you can fully realize a fighter’s career and then start over again and again.
- Knockout Mode is a fun alternative to the real game for all you filthy casuals, allowing people to hone their striking without having to worry about takedowns.
- So many fighters! Over 250 on the roster, with very few notable omissions
The Bad Things!
- While the graphics are great, some of the fighters don’t look very good. Especially the women not named Ronda Rousey or Holly Holm.
- While fighters have unique movesets, not everyone feels true to life. As an example, lots and lots of fighters have front leg headkicks which is something that only a handful actually use.
- Career mode actually ends fairly quickly. You can burn through it in a day, which makes it not as long-lasting as Dynasty Modes in other sports games.
- Steep learning curve. While striking is fairly manageable, the clinch game and ground game will probably be difficult to grasp for non-hardcore MMA fans.
- That, in turn, limits the multiplayer value. EA Sports UFC 2 has very little party game value and it’s not something you can just sit down and play with your friends like a Mario Kart or Street Fighter, or even a FIFA or NHL game.
So should you buy EA Sports UFC 2? Find out on the next page.
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