EA Sports UFC 5 Reviews
There’s no doubting that EA Sports UFC 5 is the best representation of the sport yet, with stellar visuals and realistic animations now powered by the Frostbite Engine. There are some brilliant new features here, too, the most impactful being the gruesome injury system. For some though, the changes from UFC 4 might not quite be enough to convince them that it’s worthy of a purchase. That is of course unless they’re won over by the idea of an actual online career mode. EA Sports UFC 5 isn’t a reinvention of the series for the current-generation of consoles, but it at least has some advancements that make it somewhat compelling.
UFC 5 surpasses its predecessor in most of its sections and is a title that 100% meets what MMA fans expect.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
It’s not a game that’s going to change the mind of everyone who’s ever had a problem with the franchise over the years, but UFC 5 is still a good game worth picking up for any MMA fan.
EA Sports UFC 5 is an excellent improvement over the previous game, retaining much of the already solid foundation of the previous game and bringing welcome visual improvements, combat tweaks, and game modes capable of making the experience even more fun.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
EA Sports UFC 5 is undoubtedly the best installment in Electronic Arts' series. The technical revolution with the Frostbite Engine enhances realism, making gameplay spectacular and rewarding. However, the repetitive single-player career needs a major overhaul.
Review in Italian | Read full review
If you have already played UFC 3 and UFC 4, then you will feel right at home in UFC 5. The new iteration from EA Sports is decidedly similar, but features a number of updates in the right areas. The moves are mostly the same, although ground fighting, as well as grappling, have taken a nice step forward, turning out to be-in addition-more accessible. The presentation is also incredible, as are the graphics thanks to the Frostbite engine. Too bad about some bugs (among the most hilarious we have seen in recent years). Aside from these minor issues, EA Sports UFC 5 is an excellent game to spend a lot of time with and one that we recommend to all Ultimate Fighting Championship fans.
Review in Italian | Read full review
There's still room for improvement in this franchise when it comes to the Creation Suite, and additional stories in the offline Career Mode could give players even more to engage with, but these hits never drag down the overall experience. It already feels fair to say this may be the best MMA fighting game of all time, and UFC 5 could hold that title for years to come.
UFC 5 presents itself to the public as one of the best games ever created for MMA fans. EA's choices to leave it only for next-gen have paid off. Extremely realistic graphics and a gameplay compartment faithful to real fights provide an enjoyable and fun experience to play. A treat for lovers of Mix Martial Art.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Although not perfect, EA SPORTS UFC 5 is perhaps the best MMA combat game to date. The new combat additions, the numerous combat modes and the career mode, which despite being the same as the previous one, has not gotten any worse. Only a few minimal technical issues and the number of fighters present in the game remain to be improved, which will probably be added throughout the life of this title.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
If EA Sports UFC came out every year, I wouldn’t feel as pessimistic about UFC 5, but after a three-year wait, this is only a serviceable attempt at best; you will only have as much fun as the people you match up with want to. Too many legacy issues are glued onto this game, and it’s such a shame that EA Vancouver doesn’t have any desire to do anything other than this odd half-live service deal with outfits.
UFC 5 is an exceptional fighting game that delivers a thrilling and authentic representation of mixed martial arts. Its brutal combat, deep gameplay mechanics, and enhanced presentation make it a must-play for MMA enthusiasts and hardcore fighting game fans. However, those seeking a more accessible and fast-paced experience might find the game's slower pace and technical demands challenging. Ultimately, the decision to purchase UFC 5 hinges on whether the game's realistic and strategic approach aligns with your preferences and gaming style.
Review in Persian | Read full review
UFC 5 is a production that verges, at least in its genre of belonging, on perfection. Were it not for an easily "breakable" combat system as soon as one learns all its nuances, the new iteration of EA's series would show the side of very few smears.
Review in Italian | Read full review
There is a lot to do in EA SPORTS UFC 5, ranging from a highly rewarding and fast-paced Career Mode to a clever Fight Week mode. Moreover, the inclusion of Alter Egos and icons like Muhammad Ali and Fedor Emelianenko is the cherry on top of an already stacked fighter roster, and the soundtrack is absolutely amazing. Aside from some awkward cutscenes and a couple of bugs, Electronic Arts has truly created a great MMA fighting game that requires players to strategize for each match differently, making every fight feel fresh and more intense than the last.
The license doesn't suffer the same fate as some of the publisher's sports games, and this allows the developers to make some real changes. This is the case for EA Sports UFC 5, which benefits from the use of the Frosbite engine and brings a number of visual novelties while fine-tuning its gameplay. Realism is the order of the day, with an injury system that affects our fights and longevity in career mode. Nevertheless, the title remains relatively inaccessible to new players, while the content itself remains rather weak. If you're not a fan of career mode, online battles become very repetitive. It's clear, however, that the franchise is heading in the right direction.
Review in French | Read full review
Like an MMA veteran who has taken his or her fair share of beatings over the years, UFC 5 has learned much from its history and comes out swinging for this new entry. Its visuals and presentation are unmatched, and the underlying systems all contribute to a captivating time in the octagon. Career Mode is an excellent adventure that could still do with improvements, while the potential of its online variant points towards even more exciting times ahead. Even in a market where there is a dearth of competition, this is one true champion worth its weight in gold that can take down any opposition with ease.
A really good simulator, with several improvements in both graphics and gameplay. The technical section is excellent, with maniacal attention to detail, while the gameplay is fluid and the combat system quite solid. The content offering is also top notch, especially the new online career. It will certainly satisfy lovers of mixed martial arts.
Review in Italian | Read full review
EA Sports UFC 5 successfully grapples with the challenge of enhancing an already dominant franchise in the MMA gaming world.
The flaws of EA SPORTS UFC 5 are outweighed by the fact that it provides the greatest, most authentic, challenging, and satisfaction-guaranteed MMA experience ever. Constantly encouraging you to think about what moves you’re going to make before making them inside the octagon. The enhanced and increasingly refined mechanics, a great roster, amazing atmosphere and visuals, fine content, and more have created a true knockout king installment the MMA fans deserve.
"EA Sports UFC 5" is an absolutely worthy successor to its now three-year-old predecessor. Above all, the change from the honorably graying Ignite engine to the Frostbite engine is good for the martial arts series. EA Sports UFC 5 looks great and captures the vibe of UFC matches and events. However, it should also be mentioned at this point that there are sometimes mistakes and unintentionally funny contortions in the hectic fighting. Nevertheless, the confrontations are tactical and at the same time wonderfully powerful: Thanks to the sophisticated body model, punches and kicks leave their mark and have a massive effect on the course of the game. And even if the offline career is treading water, "EA Sports UFC 5" offers plenty of play for the money with its wide roster and diverse options.
Review in German | Read full review
While I do wish there were a few more single-player modes, such as a mode reliving epic fights or Octagon moments, the core gameplay in EA Sports UFC 5 is as good as ever.