#EA SPORTS UFC 4 INITIAL RELEASE DATE SERIES#

The character models and visuals in general are also starting to show signs of age, which is surprising given this has traditionally been one of UFC and Fight Night's strongest features. It's only when you mount an opponent for the oddly weak ground and pound that striking loses some of its bone-crunching, face-smashing impact. While some of the animations are a little jerky when transitioning to clinches and grappling, striking with your fists and feet is silky smooth. The blood, the sweat and the brutal sound effects come together to create a sickeningly satisfying knockout system for fans who like to throw fists. Perhaps disappointingly, the stand up striking game doesn't feel like it's received as much attention, although I suppose if it ain't broke, don't fix it.Īs a big fan of the Fight Night series, punching and kicking people in the face has always been my favourite part of the UFC games, and that hasn't changed with the latest release. It's not a ground-breaking new addition that completely transforms the game, but it does add extra variety, while further keeping defending players on their toes. It would be good if there was more of that rather than the robotic in camp and then fight, but it’s still enjoyable.Speaking of the ground game, EA Sports has introduced a second mini game for submissions - this time involving the trigger buttons - to complement the classic cat and mouse analogue experience. The next time I saw him was when I finally got my UFC title shot. When you work on those areas, you gain skill points that you can use in all areas of your fighter, but particular punches, kicks, submissions, transitions etc will become stronger the more you train them, too.Ĭoach Davis has many cut scenes and is involved plenty before you make it to the UFC. As you get in camp for your UFC fights, you have to balance out what areas of your game you work on as well as drumming up interest for your fight.

#EA SPORTS UFC 4 INITIAL RELEASE DATE SERIES#

My next fight on the Contender series went the distance, but Dana White was impressed enough – according to a tweet – that I deserved a spot in the UFC.Īt that point, you’ve developed your boxing, muay thai, wrestling and Brazilian ju-jitsu. I put him to sleep in the second, so that wasn’t enough and back to WFA I went for a few fights. The first chance I got on that show, my coach told me a first round knockout would really secure me a spot in the UFC. While the submission game has been totally revamped, the striking has been improved, tooĭepending on how you do there, you get an opportunity on Dana White’s Contender series. The great thing about this career mode for a newbie like me is it forces you to confront all the fundamentals along your training before you even make it to UFC.Īfter the fictional Coach Davis – a man who had a promising UFC career ended by injury – takes you under your wing, you start fighting for the WFA (World Fighting Alliance). The real meat of UFC 4 is in the career mode. On this game, that’s pretty much your focus anyway unless you want to go online and fight other people or put together some fantasy exhibition bouts. I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for a career mode. As far as getting an immersive experience goes, it’s pretty satisfying! Career mode The transitions from the ground and clinches are smooth and there’s nothing that feels clunky inside the cage. It will also stuff takedown attempts and when you face wrestlers – which there are a ton of! – you’ll have to keep those back buttons busy.

On PS4, R2 will protect your head, R2 and L2 together will protect your body from punches, kicks and check kicks to your legs. Head movement and blocking is crucial to surviving and you better check kicks if you want to last as well. The use of momentum and posture in the striking is very well done. AJ and Fury are part of the pre-order package, but can also be unlocked

Ea sports ufc 4 initial release date