FIGHT NIGHT CHAMPION
- April 26, 2010
- Electronic Arts Canada
Get on Xbox Games Store"Fight Night Champion" is a fighting game that offers a single-player experience with an interesting plot and outstanding visuals. The game's Champion Mode tells a gritty boxing story, featuring realistic graphics and mature content. Players step into the shoes of Andre Bishop, an up-and-coming middleweight contender, in this immersive and emotionally engaging game mode.
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Reviews
- The game features amazing graphics that make the boxers look almost identical to their real-life counterparts.
- Champion Mode offers an engaging story that draws players in, similar to the narrative style of the Rocky movies.
- The controls have been improved, making it easier for players to execute punches and combos, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- The cut scenes and story videos are choppy and disappointing compared to the in-game graphics.
- Legacy Mode feels repetitive and lacks significant improvements from previous installments, making it less engaging over time.
- Online multiplayer suffers from issues like lag and exploitative gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
- story41 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story mode has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it engaging and reminiscent of classic boxing narratives like those in the Rocky movies. While some appreciate the cinematic feel and character development, others criticize it for being overly scripted, predictable, and lacking player choices. Overall, the story is seen as a solid addition to the gameplay, though it may not satisfy those looking for depth or complexity.
“The new storyline is fantastic so far; it has the feel of a movie or TV show.”
“The story mode is finally good.”
“Other than that, I love the game; it is realistic and the story mode is exciting and inspiring.”
“The champion mode is exactly the boxing story you would write if you ever had the urge to write a bland boxing story.”
“The story mode is a little dull and pretty much straightforward.”
“Story mode is stupid, terrible plot and just not interesting (maybe if you could make choices to kind of write your own story... just a thought).”
- graphics37 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers highlighting their impressive quality and realism, often describing them as some of the best seen in a boxing game. The visuals are noted for their detail, smoothness, and the ability to enhance the overall gameplay experience, making it feel almost cinematic. While some comparisons to previous titles suggest only slight improvements, the consensus is that the graphics significantly elevate the game's appeal, especially for fans of the genre.
“The graphics and physics of the game will have you thinking that you are watching the real thing.”
“The 1080p resolution with the updated visuals makes the game come to life.”
“Fantastic graphics, great physics engine, and the story mode deserves all the praise it's gotten.”
“The graphics improved a tiny bit compared to fn4.”
“The graphics look cartoonish sometimes and it's hard to tell when you can knock someone out or when someone is about to knock you out.”
“The create a boxer stuff is exactly the same, which I thought was strange considering the update to graphics; give me more hairdos!”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the new boxing mechanics for enhancing realism and pace, while others criticize it for being a port with unresolved issues and exploitative elements that detract from fair competition. Players noted sluggish controls and audio glitches, indicating a need for improvement in future installments. Overall, while the graphics and controls are commendable, the gameplay experience is marred by significant flaws.
“There are many venues, graphics/controls are stellar, and gameplay is great in my opinion.”
“The new boxing mechanics make the game pace much faster and more realistic (as realistic as a video game can be anyways).”
“The gameplay looks good and the storyline is interesting.”
“They didn’t fix gameplay issues as it is a port (copy & paste) from the previous game.”
“To get right to it, the idiots at EA Sports who designed this game must have had only one thing in mind: 'how can we make the gameplay as cheap and as troll-friendly as possible while simultaneously screwing over all the decent gamers in the world who just want to have some fun on their days off from work or school?' This is the only conclusion I could reach; that it must have been intentional because there are so many holes and exploits programmed into the fight engine that any no-life loser could just come along, learn a few extremely cheap moves, and completely rob everyone else of a fun, fair, and competitive gaming experience.”
“The biggest downfalls of this installment (PS3 version) are the mechanics and online.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users expressing disappointment over the inability to import their own music, especially given that previous EA titles allowed this feature. While the graphics and soundtrack are praised, the lack of customization options has left some players feeling frustrated, particularly those who do not enjoy the in-game music genre.
“Great graphics and soundtrack (not a PG game or soundtrack, FYI).”
“The only con I have so far is the failure to import your own music into the game.”
“I am not a fan of hip hop or most in-game music, and that was a big plus when purchasing NHL 2010, so I can't understand why this game cannot incorporate that feature since both are made by EA.”
“Also, I felt cheated in round 4 with EA giving PS3 users the finger by taking away the ability to import your own music.”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while the game runs well on Xbox One, many encounter significant issues such as glitches, lag, and unresponsive controls that detract from the enjoyment.
“The game runs great on Xbox One.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs during my playthrough.”
“The performance is smooth, and I appreciate the consistent frame rate.”
“I did have some fun, but the restrictions and glitches aren't worth it.”
“Controls are sloppy as hell; the game lags and freezes mid-fight, and the auto recovery between rounds is ridiculous.”
