EA Sports UFC 2 News Post

EA Sports UFC 2 Review (PS4/XB1)

01:06 PM - March 16, 2016 by RaychelSnr

When EA purchased the UFC game license a few years back, it almost seemed like more of a knee-jerk reaction rather than a tactical move. To be sure, EA likely realized that there was an opportunity to ride the upward trajectory of the Las Vegas–based fight promotion. Fight Night had started to flag in sales, and it was time to give something else a try, especially considering the success THQ had with the UFC products they released.

The first EA Sports UFC felt like a positive initial step, but I was aware when reviewing it that the game had a limited development cycle and budget when compared to the bread-winners at EA such as FIFA or Madden. Regardless, I felt the gameplay was relatively satisfying, with striking that provided for some varied wars, as well as a ground and clinch component that allowed for some interesting transitions and work along the cage. But that doesn't mean there weren't some drawbacks. Strike-spamming, stamina issues and a lack of modes were instantly noticeable, but some of those were offset by the game's rock-solid online play and steady stream of updated content and gameplay systems. Eventually, the patches refined the gameplay quite substantially, adding extra animations and "finish the fight" sequences, as well as a strike-chaining and combo system.

Read More - EA Sports UFC 2 Review (PS4/XB1)

Game: EA Sports UFC 2Reader Score: 6/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS4 / Xbox OneVotes for game: 17 - View All

EA Sports UFC 2 Videos

Member Comments

# 21 Darkleaf @ 03/20/16 02:15 PM

All I needed to hear was the offline career mode was pathetic to make this a no buy. But EA doesn't surprise me anymore, weak career/franchise modes have been a staple for 10 years in all sports franchises.
Only two more years until meh maybe its improved meh maybe not, just in time for PS5 talk rinse repeat..sigh.

# 22 BSchwartz07 @ 03/21/16 09:43 AM

Admittedly I haven't read this full review just yet. However, an 8? Really? I'd lean a little more towards IGN's 6.5 rating of this game.
While I loved the UFC games on previous gen systems, I was a little reluctant to buy the new version, simply because EA has ruined sports games for me in the past. I skipped their first run, but broke down and pre-ordered this one (thanks to the Amazon Prime discount). This weekend I was free and played it quite a bit. Visually it looks good (not as great as people are raving). I still find the characters cartoonish at times, the damage not at all realistic, and the animations are rigid at all times. Little things like the ref not diving in to break up a TKO (things that were there a generation) bug me. The same with not being able to attack an injured opponent. If you "stun" the opponent you are either left swinging at air b/c your character doesn't know the other person is hunched over, or you are somehow more drained than they are and have no energy to hit them.
The career mode is an absolute joke. Where the likes of 2K give us an entire world, back stories, endorsement deals, and contracts, this game has ummm.... well.... you get to create your fighter... so there's that. It takes WAY too long to get a title shot, and there is literally NOTHING additional to the mode. EA as usual is much more wrapped up in the additional revenue they can gain from card games.

I could go on, the game is average at its best, and a complete waste of money at its worst it is a complete waste of money. Much like my purchase of Madden this past year, I put in a few hours, it was ok, and now it will go into the closet likely to never come out again.

# 23 BSchwartz07 @ 03/21/16 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aholbert32


	To be fair, MLB the Show is in its 10th year and NBA 2k is in its 16th. Its easy to have a fleshed out and deep career/franchise mode when a game has 10 or 16 versions before it. This is only the 2nd version of the game.

To be fair, Madden is over 25 years old and has no career mode either... it is an EA thing. They only care about modes that make $$$$$

# 24 aholbert32 @ 03/21/16 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSchwartz07


	To be fair, Madden is over 25 years old and has no career mode either... it is an EA thing. They only care about modes that make $$$$$

I swear Madden has has a Career mode for years. It used to be Superstar mode and now its CFM. I dont personally like CFM but lets not lie in order to make a point.

# 25 BSchwartz07 @ 03/21/16 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aholbert32


	I swear Madden has has a Career mode for years. It used to be Superstar mode and now its CFM. I dont personally like CFM but lets not lie in order to make a point.

I can honestly say that I forgot about the "player lock" they sell as a career mode. Compare that to the offerings of The Show and NBA 2K series.... Madden has all of its non-revenue items tucked nicely into one garbage mode.

# 26 acles003 @ 03/21/16 07:59 PM

I'm new to UFC as a fan and to UFC games. I like this game, but like all EA sports games, it will get old quick. My favorite sports games are NBA 2K and MLB The Show. Why? Because of their career mode. I can get invested in my character. Can't do that in Madden, FIFA, or NHL.

Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

# 27 FunkDockta27 @ 03/26/16 06:49 AM

I have enjoyed it. Sliders would be AMAZING as I dont venture online. (I know how this will end lol.) So primarily single player modes are for me. Now I'm probably no all-star UFC2 player, but from what i last remember in 2010 Undisputed, I am having a harder time getting KO's. I've mixed it up based on who I am rolling with and not necessarily won them all. Really I have only gotten into KO Mode, Custom Events, and quick one off Play Now matches. (Can't lie, no matter who I have if I play against Rashad Evans I usually just wanna crush his face in! Lol.)

Haven't tangled with Career so I have no remarks on that. Probably could've waited for a price drop. But I don't regret pre-ordering UFC2.

# 28 JoeMimic @ 03/26/16 04:06 PM

Mostly offline players really got the crap end of the stick in this game. Career mode is lifeless and might be a step back, the AI relies heavily on a defensive technique (parry) that isn't used nearly as much in actual MMA as it is in this game, and there's no sliders.

The only saving grace for me so far is single player in ultimate team.

« Previous 12Next »

More Links

EA Sports UFC 2 Review (PS4/XB1)