EA Sports UFC 2 Reviews
There are still some small improvements to be made when it comes to getting on the level of Undisputed, but EA Sports UFC 2 is a significant improvement over the first game, and proof that the team is more than ready to step into the Octagon. Whenever it rolls around, EA Sports UFC 3 will have a hell of a game on its hands. But, for now, part two is well worth trying, especially if you're a fan of the sport.
EA Sports takes a positive corner on the MMA market with UFC 2 as it focuses on what makes the sport great: strong mechanics and a lot of training. With strong servers and gameplay mechanics, UFC 2 has what it takes to represent the UFC both offline and online.
As someone who has played almost every MMA game since UFC Undisputed 2009, many of the controls came naturally to me, but UFC 2 features quite the learning curve if you’ve never played a UFC game before. Whether it’s Ultimate Team, knockout physics or improved grappling, EA have made great strides to improve and make UFC 2 the best MMA game on the market so far. That isn’t to say there isn’t still room for improvement but there is a lot of fun to be had here.
EA's second stint with UFC's license shows some positive growth. On the plus side, the ground controls are simpler and the optional Grapple Assist does make learning how to roll much easier. Fights feel a little more steady in terms of character interaction with improved collision detection. But although the striking principles are solid, I still think the tempo is turned up too high. If stand up was more even keeled and ground transitions were quickened a bit, all aspects of gameplay would feel just right. Despite this criticism, it still plays very proficiently. Available modes cover all the bases of the sports genre with the advent of a strong Ultimate Team experience and addictively fun KO mode. And presentation is pristine in all areas and couldn't have been designed much better. UFC 2 didn't correct all of 2014's mistakes, but it's still striding in the right direction.
EA Sports UFC 2 verbessert sich deutlich gegenüber dem Vorgänger und bringt mit einem verbesserten Karriere Modus und dem neuen Knock Out Mode einiges an Umfang für Kampfsport Fans. Für die etwas komplexe Steuerung fehlt zwar immer noch ein gutes Tutorial und auch die Karriere an sich hätte etwas mehr Inhalt vertragen können, aber ansonsten überzeugt der Titel durchgehend mit einer großartigen Präsentation und einer umfangreicher Charakter Auswahl.
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While UFC 2 certainly looks the part, it doesn't feel it. Strikes are razor sharp, kicks are satisfyingly heavy, and each and every fighter is beautifully sculpted and recreated, but each and every element is too robotic and rigid to recreate the dynamism and unpredictability that draws me to real UFC fights. Those fights are often won by finding those spaces between the lines that your opponent hasn't thought to cover, but those spaces simply don't exist here. As a fighting game it's worth your time if you're seeking something other than the usual options, but as a recreation of the UFC it falters before the final bell.
EA Sports UFC 2 is a much better excuse to go looking for a fight than the previous game, even if it's missing the allure that made UFC Undisputed 3 so great.
It's a fantastic follow-up to the Freshman UFC title. If you were a fan of the first one, you will love it. The multitude of game modes and presentation all combine to give the game a very professional feel that helps legitimize the sport as a big time player.
EA Sports Canada has improved upon the UFC formula greatly, although plenty of the modes still feel shallow.
“EA UFC 2” is an improvement on its predecessor. The next chapter needs to go the distance.
More mass and definition for one of the best looking console game on the market. The control system is not yet on the same level, though.
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Putting aside the familiar career mode, EA Sports UFC 2 is a worthy upgrade.
UFC 2 captures the adrenaline rush that is MMA with features like a deeper career and the wild Knockout mode
With enhanced visuals and improved gameplay, EA Sports’ “UFC 2” is the mixed-martial arts game you’ve been waiting for. While the host of improvements alone would have been enough for a solid sequel, the addition of the Ultimate Team mode makes it a game that every MMA fan should play once in their life. It also creates a more than interesting quandary this year at the EA Sports camp later this year. How do you top a game that does so many things right?
Offering improvements to Career Mode and introducing new modes like Ultimate Team and Knockout Mode, EA Sports UFC 2 builds upon the already solid gameplay and presentation to bring fans a fun experience for yourself or with friends that are either a fan of UFC or just can’t wait for a new Fight Night game.
Consider the bar for MMA games officially raised, as EA Sports UFC 2 improves upon almost every facet of the original, while also introducing an intuitive new grappling system and realistic knockout engine.
Fast loading, fast hitting, and ready to rumble, EA Sports UFC 2 is ready for the octagon.
These grappling exchanges typically end up being intense affairs that go down to the wire before someone either escapes or taps out like Mystic Mac.
Hard-hitting and visually arresting, EA Sports UFC 2 refines its brutal action while still retaining some notable flaws.
UFC 2 is an great MMA game, providing the most authentic and fun game on the market, adding yet another string to EA Sports’ bow, even if the career mode is a little empty.