Fight Night Champion Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[SA1NT401]

B-eautiful game i have to say 1st off.


Commentary blows...Its terrible and sounds 100% re-hashed, but worse. Oh well i usually mute that anyway after a half dozen fights, so no big worries there.

FSP just seems like a stick mash affair. Thats really all i got out of it. Was unimpressed and, while i felt in control (never had an issue with the analog punching ever really, refuse to use buttons) i also felt like i was just going through the motions.

Punches lack "POP" of any kind.

Seems, from the DEMO at least, that this will be a rock em sock em robots affair. Stamina definitely has to be set to the lowest difficulty, cuz i threw ENDLESS punches every round and really say NO ILL EFFECTS to speak of whatsoever.

But its a day 1 buy 100% for me...But i definitely have a few concerns, mainly the stamina issue, but i also see the new punching as kind of a step back...WAY to easy to spam punches just like using buttons.

Will give it more time tonight, but i think i have a good feel for what to expect and i am excited albeit a bit worried.

Time will tell.

[utexas]

I'm in love!!!! Oh my!!!!

[Money99]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jukeman

How big is the DL size? Im struggling with space on my HD (needs to a upgrade to a kinect xbox...)

It's 1.05 GB. I had to clear a bunch of demo's too. Currently at 27% D/L.

[BestServedCold]

PS3 demo is available now.

[LingeringRegime]

I am impressed. They have really stepped their game up it seems. I may buy now.

The career mode looks really good as well. Love that you have so many attributes to tweak, it is like a Boxing RPG.

[allBthere]

Quote: Originally Posted by Money99

I wonder if that'll be the case if you're fighting with a boxer who has 100 speed? Could it be slightly attribute based or do you think it's control?

it's how long it takes to complete a punch. You won't notice it if you're fresh...it really sticks out if you're a bit gasses, one punch needs to complete before the next one you que'd up flies out.

Maybe there is a way, but it makes me want to 'punch cancel'. It's fine though, nothing crazy.


oh and just to comment on FSP - I like it because of the additional punches (hookercuts, overhands) that's great! and it doesn't really screw up what you want like previous games not understanding what you want, or pulling back for a hook and just not punching even though you follow through. It's worlds better this way.

[NINJAK2]

Graphically it is incredible. I have no problems throwing single punches like some have claimed here. Commentary is terrible..They really need to go to an arena sound model with cornerman shouting pointers, crowd banter, and ref instructions. Just put the boxing commentary to bed. Relegate Teddy to talking between rounds breaking down previous action and gut the live action commentary.
Footwork gets a C-/D+ imo. This is an improvement as I gave FNR4 an F- in this category. They could really use a movement modifier button to open up more free flowing movement similar to ufc 2009. Something as simple as pushing in the left stick could perform that act. Saying people will run is not an excuse to not have it in. They still included a dedicated head butt and gonad buster button so I see no problem in including a movement modifier one. I have played many online matches so far and have met no shortage of people who don't mind using those dirty punches.

Good effort by EA nonetheless but they have not fixed movement completely and it is still way too important in the sport of boxing to not be.

[Moshood]

GREAT!!!! except for being able to throw 400 punches without being gassed.