Striking went from really good in ufc 3, to absolute sluggish illogical trash in ufc 4, using a single button combination for different strikes and or takedowns was the worst idea ever. Striking went from really good in ufc 3, to absolute sluggish illogical trash in ufc 4, The only improvement to this game is career mode. The only improvement to this game is career mode. You better just watching the real sport instead. Don't recommend it, if you really wanna buy it, then wait for a sale and get it for around 10-20 bucks. The new submission system is also not bad, even tho I feel like it's too hard to submit someone even if they don't have any stamina left. All they added was that you can throw both hooks and straights on the ground, which makes it pain in the ass to defend against. The ground game is really not a huge improvement also. At least from my experience, you can kick, throw strikes, everything like in a anime fighting game, and your stamina would the same as your opponents for some reason. The stamina stuff is also another **** In UFC 3 for example, it was really realistic, so you couldn't throw strikes like a madman and your stamina would be gone quickly. The damage system is also pretty much mortal combat, your opponent can throw anything, you counter him with a perfect hook or an overhand, but it doesn't do anything to him. Then don't buy this **** The core gameplay is more like mortal combat than it is an actual sport. If you're a fan of the sport like me, and you're used to more slow-paced fights. The BLOCKING SYSTEM IS EXTREMELY BROKEN, pretty much all you have to do is to spam a jab jab straight combo to break your opponents defense and then you can just kick him in the head to end the fight. 5, you beat the top contender, but you don't even move up in the rankings. Not to mention, it's really unrealistic since you can be a champ and fight like a guy no. become less frequent throughout the career, so when you're a champion for example, it's just about fighting and fighting the same guys again and again. The only bad thing is that the stuff at the start of the career, like messages from other fighters etc. It's not as repetitive and you don't get bored after 5 mins of playing. Starting off with, the career, it's definetely a big improvement from the last game. I'm writing this review as a fan of the actual sport. No matter how, or where, you play EA SPORTS UFC 4 puts 'you' at the center of every fight. In gameplay, fluid clinch-to-strike combinations offer more responsive and authentic stand-up gameplay, while overhauled takedown and ground mechanics deliver more control in those key phases of the fight. Go from unknown amateur to UFC superstar in the new Career Mode, experience the origins of combat sports in two all-new environments The Kumite and The Backyard, or challenge the world in new Blitz Battles or Online World Championships to become the undisputed champ.
Develop and customize your character through a unified progression system across all modes. Go from unknown amateur to UFC superstar in the new Career Mode, experience the In EA SPORTS UFC 4 the fighter you become is shaped by your fight style, your achievements, and your personality.
Summary: In EA SPORTS UFC 4 the fighter you become is shaped by your fight style, your achievements, and your personality.