UFC Undisputed 3 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[Falkon]

I have both last years UFC Undisputed title and EA MMA, and I have to say that I enjoyed EA's title a lot. The only problem is that now the only roster worth a damn is the UFC roster and it makes a world of difference. I thought EA MMA was really good in some respects, like ground game and submission, but Undisputed's stand-up game was far superior. I also think, though, that EA just had a more sim feel whereas Undisputed felt like it was built to be an arcade-ish game. I really like them both, but if Undisputed 3 added a sim stamina system and new submissions, then this is going to be a must-have. I still haven't played the demo because my dorm hall won't allow for Xbox Live, but I am stoked after reading the comments about it!

[Control-X]

I think I'm prepared for this game. Thanks to this impressive demo Advanced difficulty is the way to go at Pro Grappling settings, Sim stamina, and Ultimate A$$ whippin.

[thegut]

I'm enjoying the demo but the AI needs tweaked. As others have pointed out it is way to aggressive and seems to be designed with only the standing game in mind. I've been playing on advance and if playing as Jones, Silva will literally walk up to my face. I have noticed that standing and banging with him is not the best ideas because he is almost supernatural with sways and counters, however because he is always so close I can always clinch and immediately have double underhooks. Then I just block one transition attempt and just take him down to side control. From there the CPU has zero strategy but spam transitions. Its quite easy to maintain position for while delivering GnP from varies open positions. He will eventually get up and I rinse and repeat. I win almost every match in dominating fashion. That is not good I can already control the match to that degree especially against Silva. The same strategy can be used against Bones too.

AI needs to be toned down a bit on aggression. Silva likes fighting from the outside so the fact he basically walks right up to someone as dangerous as Jones doesn't make any sense. The AI needs to respect distances and opponents ability a bit better.

[steelernut]

I really think that players are focused on the roster of UFC rather than the gameplay. So therefore its blinding them from the quality of the game. EA MMA was a way better game IMO. The presentation was better, the stand up, submission set, the live broadcast was innovative, and something about having the option of total control for your sticks is something that UFC 3 cant compete with. It's unfortunate that EAMMA will most likely only have one go around, because of the monopoly from Dana white. EA mma had a really good base to work from, it sucks that they didn't have the roster, and I believe players are more hyped about the roster rather than game play.

[TheShizNo1]

Quote: Originally Posted by steelernut

I really think that players are focused on the roster of UFC rather than the gameplay. So therefore its blinding them from the quality of the game. EA MMA was a way better game IMO. The presentation was better, the stand up, submission set, the live broadcast was innovative, and something about having the option of total control for your sticks is something that UFC 3 cant compete with. It's unfortunate that EAMMA will most likely only have one go around, because of the monopoly from Dana white. EA mma had a really good base to work from, it sucks that they didn't have the roster, and I believe players are more hyped about the roster rather than game play.

I agree. This demo has made me go back and play MMA. Now that I understand the choke system, I love it. They had their screwy stuff, but the game has a great foundation.

If UFC could tweak the ground game and aggressive AI, they have a gem.

[p_rushing]

Quote: Originally Posted by thegut

I'm enjoying the demo but the AI needs tweaked. As others have pointed out it is way to aggressive and seems to be designed with only the standing game in mind. I've been playing on advance and if playing as Jones, Silva will literally walk up to my face. I have noticed that standing and banging with him is not the best ideas because he is almost supernatural with sways and counters, however because he is always so close I can always clinch and immediately have double underhooks. Then I just block one transition attempt and just take him down to side control. From there the CPU has zero strategy but spam transitions. Its quite easy to maintain position for while delivering GnP from varies open positions. He will eventually get up and I rinse and repeat. I win almost every match in dominating fashion. That is not good I can already control the match to that degree especially against Silva. The same strategy can be used against Bones too. AI needs to be toned down a bit on aggression. Silva likes fighting from the outside so the fact he basically walks right up to someone as dangerous as Jones doesn't make any sense. The AI needs to respect distances and opponents ability a bit better.

Yep, I've done the same thing. Get clinch, throw to side control or a trip. Right now I don't think I'll be ordering. I'm tempted and I want too, but I know I don't have time to waste on a game where I will get bored on because of the AI.

[wyrm187]

Quote: Originally Posted by steelernut

I really think that players are focused on the roster of UFC rather than the gameplay. So therefore its blinding them from the quality of the game. EA MMA was a way better game IMO. The presentation was better, the stand up, submission set, the live broadcast was innovative, and something about having the option of total control for your sticks is something that UFC 3 cant compete with. It's unfortunate that EAMMA will most likely only have one go around, because of the monopoly from Dana white. EA mma had a really good base to work from, it sucks that they didn't have the roster, and I believe players are more hyped about the roster rather than game play.

to each his own but I thought the EA game was god awful. I honestly dont understand how anyone could like that game

[toine2983]

Can anyone give me any pointers on how to execute soccer kicks?

I haven't been able to do any since playing the demo.