EA Sports UFC 5

"EA Sports UFC 5 successfully grapples with the challenge of enhancing an already dominant franchise in the MMA gaming world."

"EA Sports UFC 5 is a great fighting game that recreates this successful competition like never before, both its staging and its beastly side thanks to a spectacular damage system and great modeling of the fighters. Although in general it …"

"UFC 5 is a production that verges, at least in its genre of belonging, on perfection. Were it not for an easily "breakable" combat system as soon as one learns all its nuances, the new iteration of EA&s;s series would …"

"After a fairly great entry in UFC 4, EA Sports returns with another stellar entry in its fighting series. The addition of a deeper impact system, changes to the submission system, and new striking mechanics make UFC 5 not only …"

"UFC 5 is a very good fighting game with a lot of depth to it, and will provide plenty of entertainment for UFC fans. The career mode feels quite basic though and a bit more depth to it would have …"

"Even with its shortcomings, EA Sports UFC 5 delivers an exciting MMA experience regardless of the mode in which you compete. Fighting your favorite UFC stars never gets old, and the adrenaline rush that comes with knocking your opponent out …"

"Although not perfect, EA SPORTS UFC 5 is perhaps the best MMA combat game to date. The new combat additions, the numerous combat modes and the career mode, which despite being the same as the previous one, has not gotten …"

"If EA Sports UFC came out every year, I wouldn’t feel as pessimistic about UFC 5, but after a three-year wait, this is only a serviceable attempt at best; you will only have as much fun as the people you …"

"The thrill of the fight is fantastic in UFC 5, with improved visuals and animations, and gameplay that elevates fights to a new level."

"UFC 5 is a significant leap forward from the past and a game that holds the discipline it tries to simulate in high regard. The approach is deep and requires both effort and concentration even in the less simulative mode. …"

"Outside of a straightforward Career Mode and an 0nline mode that has occasional hiccups with connectivity, however, there isn&s;t much to do for a single-player experience. One can train and spar and focus on playing online or taking their created …"

"UFC 5 is an exceptional fighting game that delivers a thrilling and authentic representation of mixed martial arts. Its brutal combat, deep gameplay mechanics, and enhanced presentation make it a must-play for MMA enthusiasts and hardcore fighting game fans. However, …"

"EA Sports UFC 5 fulfills its premise and sets a new standard for the franchise through a huge leap in overall immersion and the debut of the game-changing Real Impact System. But the lack of attention given to other areas …"

"Generally speaking, UFC 5 manages to establish itself on the scene, presenting several improvements both in terms of graphics and gameplay."

"Like an MMA veteran who has taken his or her fair share of beatings over the years, UFC 5 has learned much from its history and comes out swinging for this new entry. Its visuals and presentation are unmatched, and …"

"UFC 5 is the best release in the franchise. The new submission system is a massive improvement on previous iterations and the cinematic knockouts never get old. Tweaks in the combat create a nuanced system that opens up a range …"

"UFC 5 is a good game, but the move to a new engine isn&s;t as revolutionary as it has been in the past for other EA franchises. Sure, it looks and sounds better, but I could never escape the feeling …"

"The flaws of EA SPORTS UFC 5 are outweighed by the fact that it provides the greatest, most authentic, challenging, and satisfaction-guaranteed MMA experience ever. Constantly encouraging you to think about what moves you’re going to make before making them …"

"A really good simulator, with several improvements in both graphics and gameplay. The technical section is excellent, with maniacal attention to detail, while the gameplay is fluid and the combat system quite solid. The content offering is also top notch, …"

"EA Sports UFC 5 is undoubtedly the best installment in Electronic Arts&s; series. The technical revolution with the Frostbite Engine enhances realism, making gameplay spectacular and rewarding. However, the repetitive single-player career needs a major overhaul."

"The license doesn&s;t suffer the same fate as some of the publisher&s;s sports games, and this allows the developers to make some real changes. This is the case for EA Sports UFC 5, which benefits from the use of the …"

"It’s not a game that’s going to change the mind of everyone who’s ever had a problem with the franchise over the years, but UFC 5 is still a good game worth picking up for any MMA fan."

"A gritty and tough combat game that is both fun and rewarding. UFC 5 will keep you coming back until you are the champ."

"EA Sports UFC 5 doles out impressive blood-soaked Frostbite visuals and a double-dose of M-rated attitude, but don’t let the new swagger sway you. While the action remains satisfying enough, it hasn’t evolved in any significant way, and a lack …"

"EA Sports UFC 5 is the only game in town when it comes to the MMA genre, so it can be tough for fans of the series to ignore it, especially for those who are into the online ranked mode. …"

""EA Sports UFC 5" is an absolutely worthy successor to its now three-year-old predecessor. Above all, the change from the honorably graying Ignite engine to the Frostbite engine is good for the martial arts series. EA Sports UFC 5 looks …"

"There is a lot to do in EA SPORTS UFC 5, ranging from a highly rewarding and fast-paced Career Mode to a clever Fight Week mode. Moreover, the inclusion of Alter Egos and icons like Muhammad Ali and Fedor Emelianenko …"

"There&s;s still room for improvement in this franchise when it comes to the Creation Suite, and additional stories in the offline Career Mode could give players even more to engage with, but these hits never drag down the overall experience. …"

"UFC 5 is a must buy for fight fans and an easy entry point for newcomers to get into the action."

"UFC 5 presents itself to the public as one of the best games ever created for MMA fans. EA&s;s choices to leave it only for next-gen have paid off. Extremely realistic graphics and a gameplay compartment faithful to real fights …"

"EA Sports UFC 5 is a solid, if not particularly inventive, follow-up in the series. It can be fun, warts and all, but long-time fans will want for more."

"If you have already played UFC 3 and UFC 4, then you will feel right at home in UFC 5. The new iteration from EA Sports is decidedly similar, but features a number of updates in the right areas. The …"

"There’s no doubting that EA Sports UFC 5 is the best representation of the sport yet, with stellar visuals and realistic animations now powered by the Frostbite Engine. There are some brilliant new features here, too, the most impactful being …"

"While not a particularly significant leap over its predecessor, EA Sports UFC 5 nonetheless tightens up and improves the series&s; fighting mechanics, while offering an expansive roster of fighters, and a nice selection of modes. Punchy."

"Moving to Frostbite makes UFC 5 look better than ever in the ring. The new ground game system is a welcome addition, but some odd bugs and occasional presentation problems make UFC 5 a win, but by split decision."

"EA Sports UFC 5 deftly combines elements from sports simulation and fighting games into the best overall MMA game yet."

"EA Sports UFC 5 is an excellent improvement over the previous game, retaining much of the already solid foundation of the previous game and bringing welcome visual improvements, combat tweaks, and game modes capable of making the experience even more …"

"While I do wish there were a few more single-player modes, such as a mode reliving epic fights or Octagon moments, the core gameplay in EA Sports UFC 5 is as good as ever."

"UFC 5 surpasses its predecessor in most of its sections and is a title that 100% meets what MMA fans expect."