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EA Sports UFC 4
In EA SPORTS UFC 4 the fighter you become is shaped by your fight style, your achievements, and your personality. 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 origins of combat sports in two all-new environments; The Kumite...
Details
- Released
- August 14, 2020
- Series
- UFC#3 of 7 by critics
- Developer
- EA Vancouver
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
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EA Sports UFC 4 Reviews
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Trimming away the fat to reveal a lean and mean sequel, EA Sports UFC 4 puts Career Mode in the spotlight, turns Knockout Mode into an arcade-style one-on one, and throws in backyard bouts for good measure. And while it's a gross oversight that Jean-Claude Van Damme and the soundtrack to Bloodsport are missing from KO Mode's Kumite, EA Sports UFC 4 is nonetheless a worthwhile new entry. We're just surprised there's no Fight Island.
In EA Sports UFC 4, the fighter you become is shaped by your fight style, your achievements, and your personality.
UFC 6 feels like a 1 step forward 2 steps back situation, Yes the things added are very good, but there isn’t enough of a difference from previous games that might warrant a whole new instalment. On the other hand, I think it is getting harder to make advancements in sports games, so stagnation will happen.
Republished on Wednesday 26th January, 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2022's PS Plus lineup. The original text follows.
When the issues of a game are rolled and stomped by its greatness, then it’s something to invest on if you have some spare.
UFC 4 is a better game than UFC 3. While some of the systems might take a little bit of getting used to, there's a more refined experience here. One that's a little bit more welcoming to many different types of players and that's been done without sacrificing the level of depth and quality to the fighting that fans have come to expect from the series.
Despite some hiccups, though, EA Sports UFC 4 is a mostly satisfying UFC gaming experience. Those who aren't willing to put in the work to really master the combat system will likely not be as impressed with it, but those that put in the time will find it to be one of the best MMA games available on modern day platforms, with a great, incredibly deep roster and a variety of fun game modes.
A deeper, smarter fighting system held back by recycled systems, familiar modes, and uneven progression.
The UFC has long been the red-headed stepchild of the EA Sports roster, as the games only come out every two years, and the last couple of entries have been pretty lightweight in terms of content. Well, EA Sports UFC 6 is here (just in time for the sport to debut on the White House lawn of all places), and this time around, EA Vancouver is promising a more muscular update.
EA UFC 4 takes a few steps forward with the changes in the fighting game but takes some back as well with the career mode which was bait and switched once again and barely has any significant upgrades.
EA Sports UFC 4 is a fun fighting game. It may not be the most innovative game, but it's solid from front to back, with plenty to offer to new and returning players alike.
That said, I absolutely loved how I learned new moves, had opportunities to train and improve them, and was able to craft the perfect fighter for my style. I wanted a devastating overhand right and I got it. I found out part way through my career I needed a better submission game, and I worked for it. The gameplay of UFC 4 is stellar and rewarding, but once the novelty begins to wear off, there’s not much more to keep players invested.