Game Informer also complains about the roster, but underscores the game's nuances and how they appeal to our intuitive senses: It remains to be seen if there is enough interest to support both franchises, but with the series' first outing, EA Sports MMA provides not only a must-play experience for fans, but a compelling argument for a two-MMA-game world. MMA is a fuller game that celebrates the broadest scope of the sport with a loving precision, while UFC brings out a roster of more recognizable fighters for a more casual, beer-and-buddies experience. While it is great to be able to finally see Randy Couture square off against Fedor Emelianenko, the lack of even a handful of high-profile names from the UFC feels like a glaring omission in what is an otherwise all-encompassing game.Ĭomparisons between MMA and THQ's UFC Undisputed franchise are inevitable, but the two games offer up very different experiences that are, for the most part, complementary. The main drawback of MMA, its underwhelming roster, is perhaps understandable considering the behind-the-scenes feuding between EA and UFC bosses. You could argue the game could succeed on it's own terms, but I don't put much stake in that idea. Quite a bit at stake here for EA and MMA. EA's deliverable could change the competitive landscape and re-test the hypothesis that MMA can be popular beyond the UFC universe.
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And if you haven't noticed, they are dumping quite a bit of money into the sport. But by virtually all accounts, EA has turned in something special. Were the game to be sub-standard, the idea that a massive industry player like EA could help usher in a more bi-polar MMA world wouldn't even be worthy of consideration. That makes this entire MMA experiment by EA all the more intriguing. This game, by critical standards, appears to be a hit.
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Here's a decent compendium of the major video game sites offering meaningful reviews.īefore I highlight the better excerpts, here's what's important to consider.