EA Sports UFC 4 Reviews

EA Sports UFC 4 is ranked in the 71st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2020

EA UFC 4 takes a few steps forward with the changes in the fighting game but takes some back as well with the career mode which was bait and switched once again and barely has any significant upgrades.

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Aug 17, 2020

EA Sports UFC 4 is the best entry on the sport to date. Smart tweaks to the grappling system make it feel more fluid and natural, and a revamped series of modes will keep you coming back for more.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2020

Thanks to some rather insightful evolutions from its predecessor, a deep fighting system that rewards dedication, and some super fun alternative modes for the more casual player, EA Sports UFC 4 is undoubtedly the greatest mixed martial arts video game we've seen to date.

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Gameblog
Top Critic
6 / 10
Aug 24, 2020

EA Sports UFC 4 delivers some good fighting sensations, adds some interesting mechanics, but it feels like EA could have polished its Carreer Mode and added a few more things, like replacing Ultimate Team, to make it really better than UFC 3.

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Aug 24, 2020

UFC 4 is an enjoyable trip into the world of mixed-martial arts which makes some ample improvements to the formula when compared to previous entries. While it can still feel underbaked and bland in certain areas, such as the career mode, it has been refined with a stellar onboarding experience that makes it super accessible to newcomers.

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GameByte
Top Critic
Sep 28, 2020

UFC 4 is an overall enjoyable experience, but I feel it is hindered by the fact it is so similar to UFC 3. Anyone who has played UFC 3 before will not notice a whole lot different about the game other than the updated roster and stats.

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8.4 / 10.0
Dec 20, 2016

EA Sports UFC 4 shows that the quality of a sports game is far more important than the amount of quantity in it. UFC 4 improves and adds areas that needed work. It brings in new systems and tighter control designs to make the experience for more entertaining than previous years. This is the best of the best in the UFC series right now, and there is still good room to grow it.

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4.4 / 5.0
Aug 18, 2020

Once you grasp the basics, EA Sports UFC 4 is a deep game that lets you engage with it on your own terms.

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7 / 10.0
Aug 20, 2020

EA Sports UFC 4 is a fun fighting game. It may not be the most innovative game, but it's solid from front to back, with plenty to offer to new and returning players alike.

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Unscored
Aug 21, 2020

UFC 4 had a lot of anticipation to live up to, and while it doesn’t hit the mark every time, it continues to be one of EA’s most solid overall sports titles.

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4.1 / 5.0
Aug 21, 2020

UFC 4 is 1.5 steps forward…1 step back from UFC 3. The series' over-emphasis on realism but also widest playability remains an awkward marriage. Still, it's also one of the deepest sports titles available, and a great homage to the MMA genre.

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Heavy
Top Critic
8.8 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2020

EA Sports UFC 4 attempts to right the wrongs of past entries and succeeds in the process. This sequel’s career mode is a far more enjoyable endeavor now that the Fighter Evolution and relationship systems have been added to its proceedings.

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84 / 100
Aug 14, 2020

Equipped with its revamped combat system, new animations and expanded career mode, UFC 4 is better than its predecessor in all of its most important aspects, even if the low amount of game modes limits the success the game as a whole has.

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8.4 / 10.0
Aug 17, 2020

Even after achieving "G.O.A.T." status, I have a hard time peeling away from UFC 4. After hours and hours of play, I still feel like there's a lot more to learn about the fighting systems and all the moves that can branch out from each ground position. It's addicting to tinker around with it or map out a new career for another created fighter, messing around with building (or burning) bridges with either fighters to see how his or her path maps out. Whether you want a little action distraction or want to get lost in what the MMA world has to offer, UFC 4 has it. Just remember to apologize to your training partners in advance.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 15, 2020

UFC 4 is a great swan song for the series this generation, and is the best of the four EA Sports-developed UFC titles.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 18, 2020

UFC 4 is undoubtedly the best representation of the sport yet.

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TrueGaming
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Aug 19, 2020

EA Sports UFC 4 is the best game in the series and all MMA lovers should give it a chance.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2020

Although not as popular as other sports franchises, EA Sports UFC 4 is one of the best simulation games out there today. EA Vancouver struck a balance between realistic and video game elements to deliver game that meets MMA fans expectation.

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8 / 10
Aug 26, 2020

EA Sports UFC 4 is a testament to the power an experience can have when it is wholly aware of its own identity. The gameplay is solid, online modes are good, and the career mode is more of the comfortable same that it was in UFC 3, albeit with a great tutorial mode to kick things off. UFC 4 is what a sport sim should be: simple enough on its surface to be fun right off the bat, but deep enough to reward those who practice long enough to become skilled. Oh, and it is very UFC, in case you were wondering. That's always fun.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 27, 2020

UFC 4 offers more responsive and authentic stand-up gameplay with some smaller updates. Good choice especially for beginners.

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