EA Sports UFC 2 Game Update 1.07 & Content Update #4 Available Now - Details Here

[aholbert32]

Early AI impressions:

Ive only fought three times so its too early to pass any judgment but I see an improved AI. Before the patch, I could take practically any lower ranked fighter and use pressure to KO the AI on any level.

So I played one fight where I had Thiago Taveras and the AI was Aldo on Pro. I used my house rules so I wasnt riding high block or using parries. I didnt fight strategically and just used constant pressure. Aldo KOd me in the first round.

So I played another fight. Same guys but on Hard level. I didnt use any house rules, did nothing but pressure and blocked like I would if I was fighting online. Aldo KO'd me in the first round

Third fight. I'm Karolina and the AI is Joanna on Hard. Same as above. Pressure and blocking. No house rules. Joanna rocks me twice in the first round but I hit her with a 3 punch combo and KO her in the first.

The AI on Pro still needs better stamina mangement and once Skynet gets back from vacation, I'm going to ask if he can add the blocking tweaks on Pro to Hard. With that said, its definitely improved.

I play realistically and have used house rules in every MMA game so I'm OK with the AI as long as it continues to improve. Now my results could be because I suck. They could be because Thiago Taveras is a poor fighter. So I'm gonna run a card tonight to really test it out.

[Webbington]

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan Monkman

When will you guys address the striking?

What is it that you don't like about the striking specifically?

Personally I think they could do away with the combo multiplier, and the strike intercept that they added with the last patch could probably be tuned down a little as well. I'm not saying it should be removed, but there's a reason people are using jabs and straights more than anything else now.

Aside from that I don't have many ideas that could greatly improve the striking, though. More stopping power would be cool I guess.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jonnysmallfeet

Do you think there will be? I assume there will be whether its with EA or another company, but do you think EA will do it?

I think they will do it. If you look at GPD's and Jeremy's twitter, you see them mocapping more striking and grappling moves. I doubt those animations are for UFC 2. With that said, I dont know and EA hasnt announced a new game.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan Monkman

Thats very disheartening

It is what it is. I have a different approach with games than most. I never buy a game with the expectation that the game mechanics will be changed or improved in anyway through patches. For example, the striking isnt drastically different than what was in the beta or EA Access.

So everyone had at least 4 days to try out the game for free or for 5 bucks and get a feel for the game. After I got the game I hoped that they would improve the game (they have in some aspects) but I didnt rely on it.

I guess I'm showing my age because I'm from the generation where you bought a game and there were no patches.....you just had the game. Now with patches, I'm thankful if a game company improves the game after release. With that said, I know not everyone feels that way.

[Webbington]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

So everyone had at least 4 days to try out the game for free or for 5 bucks and get a feel for the game.

Well, not everyone.

I received an email saying I was eligible to register, then was told I was ineligible when I got to the site

[Bigg Cee]

Quote: Originally Posted by Webbington

Well, not everyone. I received an email saying I was eligible to register, then was told I was ineligible when I got to the site

I had to call ea customer support to get a beta code. lol

[Jonnysmallfeet]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

It is what it is. I have a different approach with games than most. I never buy a game with the expectation that the game mechanics will be changed or improved in anyway through patches. For example, the striking isnt drastically different than what was in the beta or EA Access. So everyone had at least 4 days to try out the game for free or for 5 bucks and get a feel for the game. After I got the game I hoped that they would improve the game (they have in some aspects) but I didnt rely on it. I guess I'm showing my age because I'm from the generation where you bought a game and there were no patches.....you just had the game. Now with patches, I'm thankful if a game company improves the game after release. With that said, I know not everyone feels that way.

I don't think there is any doubt the game has got better with the patches.

One thing I think should be improved is matchmaking but I understand with the pool of players we have they want everyone to find games quick.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Webbington

Well, not everyone. I received an email saying I was eligible to register, then was told I was ineligible when I got to the site

True but if you were unsure (not saying you were) you couldve rented the game, right? Here are the games that I buy without playing first or getting any feedback from the forums: NBA 2k (I love that game) and the Show (most realistic sports game around).

There isnt a single EA game that I dont play first before buying. Now I'm lucky enough to have an X1 and EA Access so I can try them all before buying. Still if I had a PS4, I would read impressions from sites like OS or rent the game from Gamefly if I was the slightest bit unsure about the game.

My point is I never expect patches to add features or animations or change game mechanics. When a game company decides to do that I'm happy but I dont expect it or rely on it.