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EA Sports UFC's Third Patch Impressions and Thoughts

05:23 PM - October 5, 2014 by RaychelSnr

EA Sports UFC has its third patch out, and EA is once again showing that they’re at least committed to making meaningful changes to the gameplay months after the initial release. There are quite a few changes in this update, and there are two new fighters as well. Here are the details.

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# 1 Poke @ 10/05/14 06:43 PM

So guys is this game worth buying now?

# 2 ericem @ 10/05/14 08:32 PM

totally different game from the demo if you ask me.

# 3 Sausage @ 10/06/14 12:26 AM

This game has barely left my console since the previous update and now with the recent update it is truly a gem. Too bad so many people sold there copies early; I put a little faith in the gentlemen that posted here and I am so impressed with how improved this game is.

# 4 GameplayDevUFC @ 10/06/14 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sausage


	This game has barely left my console since the previous update and now with the recent update it is truly a gem. Too bad so many people sold there copies early; I put a little faith in the gentlemen that posted here and I am so impressed with how improved this game is.

You made my night. I'm getting roasted over on the official forums.

# 5 sirjam @ 10/06/14 01:20 AM

I think it's a great game however IMO stamina is off. U shouldn't get that much taken from you if you fight smart and use soft strikes like jabs etc.

# 6 DBMcGee3 @ 10/06/14 10:35 AM

I haven't played in about a month, but even the 2nd gameplay patch made the fights far more realistic. The CPU fighters threw punches more strategically, which limited opportunities to parry and made KOs far more rewarding in my opinion. For being such a tyrannical, lazy company at times, EA has really impressed me with the effort they've put into patching and updating games the past few years. Ideally, it would be nice to have the games be optimal upon release, but I have no problems with a company continuing to work towards a better product, especially when the updates are of no cost to the consumer.

I can honestly say that the UFC game, along with a FIFA 15 game that I find amazing, have truly got me considering an NBA Live 15 purchase this month. Keep up the good work EA!

# 7 tha_show256 @ 10/06/14 12:03 PM

GameplayDev, please don't let those guys discourage all your hard work!! This is a GREAT GAME!! Those of us that kept the game really appreciate all your hard work and transparency on all issues! Keep up the good work!!

# 8 RdubYa @ 10/06/14 01:54 PM

I tried the demo prior to release and just wasn't impressed. From what I have been reading it seems like it may be worth giving a shot now.

Glad to hear the game is still getting developer support.

# 9 maltliquor23 @ 10/06/14 02:03 PM

I picked it up when it was on sale on PSN and am thrilled that i did. I Loved it after the second patch and more so now.

# 10 livindominicano @ 10/06/14 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DBMcGee3


	I haven't played in about a month, but even the 2nd gameplay patch made the fights far more realistic. The CPU fighters threw punches more strategically, which limited opportunities to parry and made KOs far more rewarding in my opinion. For being such a tyrannical, lazy company at times, EA has really impressed me with the effort they've put into patching and updating games the past few years. Ideally, it would be nice to have the games be optimal upon release, but I have no problems with a company continuing to work towards a better product, especially when the updates are of no cost to the consumer. I can honestly say that the UFC game, along with a FIFA 15 game that I find amazing, have truly got me considering an NBA Live 15 purchase this month. Keep up the good work EA!

lol at buying nba live

# 11 fishingtime @ 10/06/14 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tha_show256


	GameplayDev, please don't let those guys discourage all your hard work!! This is a GREAT GAME!! Those of us that kept the game really appreciate all your hard work and transparency on all issues! Keep up the good work!!

It isn't that we don't appreciate all the hard work, it is how this patch has changed online behavior. This game is awesome offline now, but a totally different beast online. The CPU doesn't come at you like online players do. The latency also plays a huge role in blocking etc. With the combo speed, any bad latency can ruin your night. I had this happen last night. Turns out I needed to power cycle my modem, but there are still guys I play that my connection doesn't allow me to pump block, etc.

Overall the patch is great. There are just things that people do that ruin it. That isn't the patches fault, just the way people play and the inability to defend correctly at times.

# 12 talucchesi @ 10/07/14 03:40 AM

I really think I'm going to buy this game now given all the patches and positive comments ive been reading

# 13 RumbleCard @ 10/07/14 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fishingtime


	It isn't that we don't appreciate all the hard work, it is how this patch has changed online behavior. This game is awesome offline now, but a totally different beast online. The CPU doesn't come at you like online players do. The latency also plays a huge role in blocking etc. With the combo speed, any bad latency can ruin your night. I had this happen last night. Turns out I needed to power cycle my modem, but there are still guys I play that my connection doesn't allow me to pump block, etc. Overall the patch is great. There are just things that people do that ruin it. That isn't the patches fault, just the way people play and the inability to defend correctly at times.

Can't stress that enough. Twice last night I got caught in a moment where upon getting up from the ground I couldn't defend and it was the same ole R,L,R,L,R,L,R,L,R until I was done.

Seeing stat lines of my opponent look like this and still earn the win...

S. Strikes 6/44
Total Strikes 39/178
TD 1/8

and I'm trying to be prudent and judicious...

S. Strikes 19/27
Total Strikes 58/82
TD 6/9

But all it takes is for your opponent to catch you in a RLRLRLR flurry and its over. I'm not gassed either...I should be able to get my hands up.

With that said I do think things are improved. I still enjoy the game but there's little I can do against a spammer. I figure a low level spammer has at least a 60/40 chance of beating someone who's well rounded and skilled on the ground.

# 14 GameplayDevUFC @ 10/07/14 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RumbleCard


	Can't stress that enough. Twice last night I got caught in a moment where upon getting up from the ground I couldn't defend and it was the same ole R,L,R,L,R,L,R,L,R until I was done. Seeing stat lines of my opponent look like this and still earn the win... S. Strikes 6/44 Total Strikes 39/178 TD 1/8 and I'm trying to be prudent and judicious... S. Strikes 19/27 Total Strikes 58/82 TD 6/9 But all it takes is for your opponent to catch you in a RLRLRLR flurry and its over. I'm not gassed either...I should be able to get my hands up. With that said I do think things are improved. I still enjoy the game but there's little I can do against a spammer. I figure a low level spammer has at least a 60/40 chance of beating someone who's well rounded and skilled on the ground.

Same question I ask everyone who reports this problem.

Was your opponent alternating body/head while doing this, or just focusing on one level.

If he wasn't alternating, did you try strong block?

Was this online or offline?

I'm trying to formulate a recommended fix but need to be very persuasive and need all the info I can get.

Thanks.

# 15 DaveDQ @ 10/07/14 01:37 PM

I think if they could tune block stamina to where it doesn't drain so much, things would be much better.

# 16 RumbleCard @ 10/07/14 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GameplayDevUFC


	Same question I ask everyone who reports this problem. Was your opponent alternating body/head while doing this, or just focusing on one level. If he wasn't alternating, did you try strong block? Was this online or offline? I'm trying to formulate a recommended fix but need to be very persuasive and need all the info I can get. Thanks.

Thanks for the response and question.

My opponent was targeting just the head. I wouldn't have felt so cheated if they were targeting multiple areas.

The spammers usually target one zone. Its either going to be just the head or just the body but the majority of the time its the head.

I seem to get caught in these situation coming up from the ground.

I have tried to strong block but I can't seem to get any kind of block up. Strong or otherwise.

These types of opponents used to just spam the jab, same hand. But now it seems like the R/L/R/L/R/L is faster.

A good combo is a good combo but a dozen strikes RLRLRLRLRLRLRLR just seems a bit unrealistic. My natural instinct is to immediately attempt a takedown since I can't get my guard up. This does help sometimes but a lot of times it'll result in me taking a shot as I lunge and it just makes it worse if not results in being rocked.

I do understand that this is not boxing and being prudent doesn't always pay off but I do feel as though if I could at least get my guard up and weather the barrage of LRLRLRLRLRLR I could capitalize on the stamina drop of my opponent.

# 17 hodge2g @ 10/07/14 03:59 PM

Online has become a spam fest with alternating hooks. I love this game, but I might have to take a break till this is fixed. You shouldn't be able to throw 20 hooks back to back and not be gassed out. It ain't even worth trying to learn combos, when the only effective one is 20 alternating hooks, 3 second break, 20 alternating hooks, rinse and repeat. There should be some type of stamina penalty for this. Both during the round and the breaks in between. By the 3rd round you should be dead tired after throwing so many BLOCKED hooks.

# 18 fishingtime @ 10/07/14 04:10 PM

The problem is you can mix it up with head and body using anything. Going to the body just opens your head up which further negates your ability to defend. I would say the best defense is to sway, but the leg kicks are so common now that you open your self up to free shots from this as well. Throw in latency, and you are doomed. I think if you could actually take the combo speed away from strikes where you are pushing towards the guy it would make it a lot better. Hook spam is from pushing towards your opponent.

The combo speed should be about setting up one good shot. Not trying to get off 10 good shots from the start. Taking out the lunging forward with the jab would also help.

# 19 ManiacMatt1782 @ 10/07/14 05:21 PM

The ground game is broken. You gain stamina back while spamming get up. an emergency patch is needed to fix this.

# 20 RumbleCard @ 10/07/14 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hodge2g


	Online has become a spam fest with alternating hooks. I love this game, but I might have to take a break till this is fixed. You shouldn't be able to throw 20 hooks back to back and not be gassed out. It ain't even worth trying to learn combos, when the only effective one is 20 alternating hooks, 3 second break, 20 alternating hooks, rinse and repeat. There should be some type of stamina penalty for this. Both during the round and the breaks in between. By the 3rd round you should be dead tired after throwing so many BLOCKED hooks.

This probably better describes what I'm running into. Only I'm also seeing the inability to block this upon getting up from the ground.

I definitely think a good series of combos should exist within the game. Perhaps even as deep as 5-6 strikes if mixed up correctly.

But this alternating LRLRLRLRLRL needs to be severely penalized both in stamina and the ability to maintain a high level of speed after so many punches.

If by the 5th-6th consecutive punch you begin to lose speed and power this would stop the spamming cold. With a drop in both speed and effectiveness you'll be forced to act with more care and caution.

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