EA Sports UFC
Introduction
This is a mixed martial arts game that is based on the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). There are a total of 97 (not including DLCs) UFC fighters in a number of weight classes and also includes UFC legend Royce Gracie and Bruce Lee as unlockable fighters.
Graphics
This game manages to capture the atmosphere of a real event and has without doubt some of the most impressive character models and fluid transitional animations ever seen in a video game.
Even when they are viewed up close they appear natural and believable and the graphic detail of the damage their bodies take will make you cringe. You can view the extent of the damage you are inflicting on an opponent via a diagram of their body in either corner of the screen. As an area gets weak, it turns red indicating its increased vulnerability.
Althrough there are plenty of options available for attack, defense, stand-up, and matwork you will find it will take time getting used to the control scheme which requires that you hold multiple shoulder buttons while simultaneously working the analog sticks and face buttons.
Players can also slip and parry punches as well as block strikes. Escaping clinches on the ground is determined by the individual fighters skill with a particular move.
In Single-Player mode you start as an untested prospect and fight your way to the top. You will find that regardless of who your opponent is you will be able to absorb an inhuman amount of punishment during standup striking exchanges and the sweeping and passing is too easy when you are grappling.
What this ultimately does is take away any element of danger from the game that exists in a real MMA fight where a match can end suddenly and decisively by a strike or submission. Perks are unlocked throughout Career mode to boost gameplans.
Bruce Lee
Even when they are viewed up close they appear natural and believable and the graphic detail of the damage their bodies take will make you cringe. You can view the extent of the damage you are inflicting on an opponent via a diagram of their body in either corner of the screen. As an area gets weak, it turns red indicating its increased vulnerability.
Controls
Attacking submission screen
Players can also slip and parry punches as well as block strikes. Escaping clinches on the ground is determined by the individual fighters skill with a particular move.
Gameplay
Striking
What this ultimately does is take away any element of danger from the game that exists in a real MMA fight where a match can end suddenly and decisively by a strike or submission. Perks are unlocked throughout Career mode to boost gameplans.
Grappling
Tutorials
Avoid the temptation to skip the Tutorials, this multifacetated game has a large array of Controls and taking the time to do the Tutorials will give you a basic grounding in this multifaceted game.
Fighter Selection
You will have more of a chance of winning your match if you have selected one of the pound-for-pound greats as your fighter. These fighters include Jon Jones, Cain Velasquez, Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo.
Fighter Strengths
You will imporve your chances of winning if you know beforehand what your chosen fighters strengths are and how to utilise them.
Energy
Make sure you monitor your energy bar because once it becomes depleted your offense will become practically powerless and you will be more vulnerable to your opponents strikes. The best strategy at the start of a bout is to block and sidestep until you have a feel for your opponent.
Leg Kicks
Don't neglect leg kicks as these can have a devestating effect in the Octagon. A consistant barrage of well-placed leg kicks will not only inflict damage and slow your opponent down they will also limit their offensive and defensive wrestling.
Body Shots
Try to avoid slugfests and instead pick your shots carefully. If your opponent has guarded their head look to target their body as landing a well-placed shot there can be as effective as going to the head.
Submissions
If you are patient and block your opponents predictable attempts of escaping when you have secured a takedown you will quickly drain their stamina and make the task of making them tap easier.
Footwork
Having good footwork is important as it will enable you to evade an attack by stepping out of the way and lauching a counter-attack. A well timed counter-strike while your opponent is throwing a strike is one of the most damaging offensive moves in the game as it will also quickly burn their energy.
Wrestling
Although it may not be as pretty as punching and kicking you will find that wrestling is highly effective when you take an opponent down and utilise it. Mixing up strikes and takedowns is a good way to keep your opponent guessing.
Plum Clinch
Try to force your opponents into the Plumb Clinch so you can easily dominate them. The Plumb Clinch is when you control the back of your opponents head with both of your hands and then unload powerful knee strikes to their face. What makes this technique so effective is that it is not easy for your opponent to defend against. Anderson Silver frequently uses this move to devestating effect in the middleweight division.
Hints & Tips
Tutorials
Avoid the temptation to skip the Tutorials, this multifacetated game has a large array of Controls and taking the time to do the Tutorials will give you a basic grounding in this multifaceted game.
Fighter Selection
You will have more of a chance of winning your match if you have selected one of the pound-for-pound greats as your fighter. These fighters include Jon Jones, Cain Velasquez, Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo.
Fighter Strengths
You will imporve your chances of winning if you know beforehand what your chosen fighters strengths are and how to utilise them.
Energy
Make sure you monitor your energy bar because once it becomes depleted your offense will become practically powerless and you will be more vulnerable to your opponents strikes. The best strategy at the start of a bout is to block and sidestep until you have a feel for your opponent.
Leg Kicks
Don't neglect leg kicks as these can have a devestating effect in the Octagon. A consistant barrage of well-placed leg kicks will not only inflict damage and slow your opponent down they will also limit their offensive and defensive wrestling.
Body Shots
Try to avoid slugfests and instead pick your shots carefully. If your opponent has guarded their head look to target their body as landing a well-placed shot there can be as effective as going to the head.
Submissions
If you are patient and block your opponents predictable attempts of escaping when you have secured a takedown you will quickly drain their stamina and make the task of making them tap easier.
Footwork
Having good footwork is important as it will enable you to evade an attack by stepping out of the way and lauching a counter-attack. A well timed counter-strike while your opponent is throwing a strike is one of the most damaging offensive moves in the game as it will also quickly burn their energy.
Wrestling
Although it may not be as pretty as punching and kicking you will find that wrestling is highly effective when you take an opponent down and utilise it. Mixing up strikes and takedowns is a good way to keep your opponent guessing.
Plum Clinch
Try to force your opponents into the Plumb Clinch so you can easily dominate them. The Plumb Clinch is when you control the back of your opponents head with both of your hands and then unload powerful knee strikes to their face. What makes this technique so effective is that it is not easy for your opponent to defend against. Anderson Silver frequently uses this move to devestating effect in the middleweight division.
Plum Clinch
