EA Sports UFC Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (Xbox One, PS4)

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cpre5

Any luck doing the crucifix?

Not me. I read that control wise it's somewhat difficult and I'm fine with that. That move should be difficult.

[allstardad]

Really enjoying the demo. I like how the controls aren't simplistic, but aren't over complicated. They seem very well balanced.

I've been taking each fight and working on just one thing, (stand up, ground game, ground and pound, submission, defense). My goal is to be fluid with the controls when the retail version drops.

[GameplayDevUFC]

Quote: Originally Posted by Phobia

I have a interesting one for you. How has internal testing been for head to head been? Has the fights been realistic more so than arcade if two skilled guys on the sticks face off? Plus do you believe online will encounter any of the issues EA MMA did with exploits such as the hook spam and if so will you guys look to patch or server side fix any complaints?

It's been lots of fun! I think higher skilled players do tend to tone down the arcadiness of the fights simply due to the fact that success standing up comes down to counter punching and combinations which are not going to happen if you spam strikes. In fact spamming strikes is the best way to set yourself up for a counter punch so a skilled player should shut that down pretty quickly. In addition, a lot of the flashy strikes I hear people complaining about are also the most obviously telegraphed visually. I really don't see spamming cartwheel kicks leading to anything outside of amusing youtube videos. Stamina management is also key for when it eventually goes to the ground, so all in all you see slower paced fights with more measured striking.

We did find and fix some exploits during internal testing. You can never know if you caught them all though until the game is out in the wild.

However I cannot comment on future plans for the title.

[rafaelpaolo84]

Really enjoying the demo as well. Been practicing a whole lot in the tutorial and live matches. Last night I did a couple of fights where at the start of the round I would immediately back up against the cage and let Gus come to me. I'd stand still just practicing my sways, blocks / parries, and counters. A couple of times Gus would engage me in the clinch and back me up against the cage, so I got to practice my defense there as well (on that note, has anyone been able to successfully reverse against the cage??)

Stuffing takedowns in my experience has been similar to EA MMA (although EA MMA has the push-off as well as the sprawl depending on the timing), so it didn't take me long to get the hang of it. The only adjustment I had to make was pressing the R2 together with the flick of the stick.

[rafaelpaolo84]

Thank you so much GameplayDevUFC for coming in and answering our questions..

Apologies if this has been answered or confirmed elsewhere, but can we edit fighter stats and move sets? If not, I hope that this is something that you consider in the future, along with gameplay sliders.

Also, and this is a long shot, but will WW BJ Penn look different (fatter) than LW/FW BJ Penn?

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by rafaelpaolo84

Thank you so much GameplayDevUFC for coming in and answering our questions.. Apologies if this has been answered or confirmed elsewhere, but can we edit fighter stats and move sets? If not, I hope that this is something that you consider in the future, along with gameplay sliders. Also, and this is a long shot, but will WW BJ Penn look different (fatter) than LW/FW BJ Penn?

Can't edit either. Penn looks the same in every weightv class.


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[ManiacMatt1782]

Quote: Originally Posted by GameplayDevUFC

It's been lots of fun! I think higher skilled players do tend to tone down the arcadiness of the fights simply due to the fact that success standing up comes down to counter punching and combinations which are not going to happen if you spam strikes. In fact spamming strikes is the best way to set yourself up for a counter punch so a skilled player should shut that down pretty quickly. In addition, a lot of the flashy strikes I hear people complaining about are also the most obviously telegraphed visually. I really don't see spamming cartwheel kicks leading to anything outside of amusing youtube videos. Stamina management is also key for when it eventually goes to the ground, so all in all you see slower paced fights with more measured striking. We did find and fix some exploits during internal testing. You can never know if you caught them all though until the game is out in the wild. However I cannot comment on future plans for the title.

The problem with that is, those flashy strikes, most people could do without. Yes they are very telegraphed with the exception of the superman punch. The need for that flashy modifier on top of a power modifier, lead to the need for hooks to be placed on the D-pad with the strikes, eliminating the ability for us to have a walking jab, Most of us if polled would have probably said, ditch the 2nd modifier, no need for it. Throw hooks on to the power modifier, allow movement your jabs crosses and leg kicks. right now there is no way to throw a good stepping leg kick. nor is there a way to walk someone down with your jab. Also setting up a basic combo like Jab, Cross, Leg kick is that much harder because you have to let off of the stick. I know it is too late for this game, and something that would be impossible to patch, But something for the development team to keep in mind for UFC 2. Myself and a few other absolutely love the footwork, but feel it is not used to it's full potential due to this 2nd modifier taking up a bunch of extra conrtols for moves we aren't really gonna use all that often. I want to circle and and jab instead of hook, and I am stuck throwing a hook. Kinda frustrating for guys who do want to get technical, while keeping it simple.

[rafaelpaolo84]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

Can't edit either. Penn looks the same in every weightv class. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Ah thanks! The player models look amazing in this game, I'm hoping this is something that they can do in the future, esp for fighters who have looked noticeably different in different weight classes.