OK, this game is actually fun!

[Mr_Cool_Ice]

I have been following this community's reaction/feedback to UFC 4 for a while, and it's been mostly negative. I was also fairly disappointed with UFC 3, and didn't stick with it nearly as long as UFC 2. So my expectations were pretty low. But wow, I'm actually having fun with UFC 4!

I mostly play offline, so I realize my priorities aren't necessarily aligned with the hardcore players on this forum. But I like that they made the striking more accessible, while still retaining its depth. There are very few games that match UFC 4 in terms of striking mechanics (even though it needs to be tuned). I also appreciate the simplified submission game (although I feel there could be an intermediate setting between ground assist and the legacy controls). The career mode is also a huge improvement, and I'm enjoying the hell out of it.

The knockout physics / FTF sequences are my biggest complaint, and still aren't capturing the energy and dynamics of a real MMA fight. But I feel that can be improved with patches, because the foundation is there. Awesome KO's combined with the deep fighting mechanics will generate so much replay value for me.

Yeah the masks and emotes are stupid. Yes the Kumite and Backyard stuff is kind of silly. But overall, I'm digging the game. It's all about expectations

[DancyHercules3]

OK, this game is actually fun!

Exactly my thoughts. My biggest problem with the game is the new “casually toned down” ground game. But other than that and a few bugs in the game. Been having a blast so far, the clinch and striking is an absolute joy to play compared to 3

[UFCBlackbelt]

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IF you have players who agree to avoid cheese, this game can be a blast.

The problem is that at a certain point, ranked is just a bunch of high rated pressure fighters or guys who look to spam the power takedowns, overhands, standing guillotines, or clinch knees. Guys can even spam the clinch knees, exit the clinch and regain all their lost stamina without much risk.

Outside of those people its really fun.

[tunnelblick24]

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As a persona looking for humiliation and pain I could see myself actually enjoying this game too. In a certain way.

[boxboy99]

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Offline here too. I’m enjoying it. I didn’t buy 3 after playing it on EA access at release. Just wasn’t feeling it. Took a flyer on 4 since I heard 3 improved with age they seemed to focus on offline a bit. Had 1 and 2.


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[TheSierraNevada]

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I’m having the most fun with this series out the gate with this launch.

I feel like we are a couple patches away from being in pretty good shape.

Keeping in the positive notes:

The stamina seems better as far as players fading if you can take proper defensive measures. Creates the feeling you can take a spammer in to round 3 and turn it on and get the late finish.

Love the new distance on standing hooks and uppercuts.

Blocking while swaying is a great new addition in that it allows you to sway with less risk and get more whiffs from your opponent. This might be what makes stamina feel more rewarding on my end. That being said I’m not talking about all whirly bird on the stick. I’m taking well timed high stamina sways.

Submissions feel pretty good this year to me. I’ve noticed my old ea mma days are paying off in that you could just feel with the vibrations that the choke is hitting the mark.

Fighters feel more like themselves this year. More paths to different styles making it possible to use fighters like they should be fighting. Sub guys feel super dangerous. Big hitters are basically a one knockdown to a ko on the ground with some well timed ground and pound. Wrestlers can grind like usman with constant clinch and takedown threats.

[Mr_Cool_Ice]

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UFC 4 is officially the best reviewed game in the series. Metacritic isn’t everything, but it is a signal that the game is being better received.

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[bmlimo]

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well this game is solid gold offline, I didnt played online yet because i have a feel that is going to be a cheese fast, but offline is beautiful