EA Sports UFC 2 Impressions: Gamechangers Event 2

[Pappy Knuckles]

Anyway to check a person's connection strength before a match?

[ERA]

Are the rankings in the game?

[pdandy]

Can you pull guard? If so and once the AI succeeds at this, do they try to stand up?
This was the biggest pet peeve in UFC Undisputed 2. A BJJ master will pull guard from the clinch and immediately try to kick you off...

[davidbix]

I stayed away from here way too long and now I'm catching up...

QUESTIONS~!

* Do straights now have stopping power? Or is there at least now a "power straight" to go along with the straights from the first game? That they were treated like jabs power-wise was a huge flaw in the first game's striking.

* Are there move ratings for each fighter like Undisputed 3 had? For example, does Ryan LaFlare have a better body kick than the average fighter?

* I guess tying into the last question, are there more abilities than before? Attacking the base, razor wired, etc.

* Are parries overhauled in any way besides just tightening the system up, like left and right parries?

* How much kick catching were you seeing against the AI? Did it still happen too often with high kicks? (Keeping in mind the AI isn't complete)

* Were you surprised when you heard the game will be out at the beginning of Spring? That shocked me after last time, where "Spring" meant "last Tuesday of Spring."

* Would you say that overall, EA has added in the type of things where Undisputed 3 was better (positional variety, move variety, cage walking, etc) while also making their own improvements like the new grappling system?

Thanks!

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by davidbix

I stayed away from here way too long and now I'm catching up... QUESTIONS~! * Do straights now have stopping power? Or is there at least now a "power straight" to go along with the straights from the first game? That they were treated like jabs power-wise was a huge flaw in the first game's striking. Cant answer striking questions yet but this was one of the most discussed things with the Gamechangers and the Devs * Are there move ratings for each fighter like Undisputed 3 had? For example, does Ryan LaFlare have a better body kick than the average fighter? I cant speak to LaFlare's ratings but moves do have levels this year. * I guess tying into the last question, are there more abilities than before? Attacking the base, razor wired, etc. More and different abilities in UFC 2 * Are parries overhauled in any way besides just tightening the system up, like left and right parries? Cant discuss striking yet. * How much kick catching were you seeing against the AI? Did it still happen too often with high kicks? (Keeping in mind the AI isn't complete) Cant discuss striking but I didnt think that was an issue in UFC 1. Only occurred when the person throwing the strike was gassed * Were you surprised when you heard the game will be out at the beginning of Spring? That shocked me after last time, where "Spring" meant "last Tuesday of Spring." I know the current tentative date (its not the date that BJ Penn announced unless they changed it) and I was shocked. When I went to see the game the first time I was expecting a Summer release. * Would you say that overall, EA has added in the type of things where Undisputed 3 was better (positional variety, move variety, cage walking, etc) while also making their own improvements like the new grappling system? I say its a mix. I prefer the grappling in UFC 2 but I think UFC 3 had a few more options like butterfly guard. Thanks!

Answers in red.

[davidbix]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

Answers in red.

Whoops missed the "can't talk about striking" stuff earlier.

Thanks! And we'd better get to play when get our review copies this time.

[fballturkey]

One other thing I thought of: For primarily ground/submission fighters did you notice if they spam takedowns? It was a problem at launch for 1 but they toned it down quite a bit with a patch.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by fballturkey

One other thing I thought of: For primarily ground/submission fighters did you notice if they spam takedowns? It was a problem at launch for 1 but they toned it down quite a bit with a patch.

I did not see that. With that said, I dont have enough information yet. Keep in mind, I only had about 1 day to play the newest build and only the WW (and only select ones) had the AI and Movesets fully installed. The only one who was a grappler was GSP and as we all know he is a well rounded fighter. He shot for takedowns but also kept it standing for large portions of the fight.

What I want to see is a guy like Maia with his AI installed. If he isnt spamming takedowns and is intelligently attempting takedowns, I'll be happy.