EA Sports UFC 2

UFC 2 on the PlayStation 4 is easy to play but a challenge to master!

"EA SPORTS UFC 2" is a mobile MMA fighting game that features authentic UFC action and real-world athletes. Collect and level up fighters, engage with live content, and participate in events to earn rewards. Intense fighting experiences and various game modes offer challenges for both novice and experienced players.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

graphics13 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features excellent graphics and realistic gameplay that immerses players in the UFC experience.
Career mode allows players to start from the bottom and develop their fighter, providing a sense of progression and achievement.
The controls, while advanced, offer a rewarding challenge for players willing to invest time in mastering them.

The grappling and submission systems are overly complicated and frustrating, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
Career mode can become repetitive and lacks dynamic storylines, making it feel bland after a few fights.
The AI can be frustratingly resilient, often allowing opponents to absorb excessive damage without going down.

gameplay
20 mentions
15 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its intensity and variety of martial arts moves, while others criticize the mechanics as clunky and unintuitive. Many users express frustration over specific limitations, such as the lack of instant rematch options and the predictability of fights, suggesting that the developers may not have accurately captured the essence of real MMA. Overall, while the game has captivating elements, significant issues with gameplay mechanics and controls detract from the experience for many players.
- “Excellent game with realistic gameplay that keeps me coming back for more.”
- “I find myself screaming at my TV during certain matches due to the gameplay intensity.”
- “+lots of variety in martial arts moves from varying styles including a deep grappling and submission mechanic.”
- “I honestly believe the gameplay devs must have never watched an actual MMA fight in their lives with some of these gameplay mechanics and animations that were blatantly left out.”
- “Ground and clinch game have some of the worst mechanics I have ever seen in a game.”
- “This game takes longer than most to load up, very hard to navigate, gameplay disappointing.”
graphics
17 mentions
76 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their excellence, stunning visuals, and impressive character likenesses that authentically capture the UFC brand. While the visuals are considered top-notch, some reviewers note that graphics alone do not define the overall gaming experience, highlighting issues with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game's graphics are described as outstanding, though there are suggestions for further improvements.
- “Visually, UFC 2 is stunning and is one of the best games graphics-wise that I've played; it really captures the UFC brand.”
- “The graphics are outstanding, and the fighter likeness is uncanny.”
- “The graphics in the game were great; each of the fighting venues looks like their real-life counterparts.”
- “Note to EA Sports: the ideal thing would be to take the roster and graphics of UFC 2 and combine it with the gameplay of UFC 1.”
story
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players noting that it feels more like a series of disconnected fights rather than a cohesive narrative. The initial setup is underwhelming, and once players progress, any semblance of a storyline disappears, leaving a desire for more rivalries and dynamic elements to enhance the experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as minimal and uninspired.
- “It seems closer to playing as a person who does this as a job rather than becoming an actual piece of the modern UFC story.”
- “I do not need a full-fledged story mode, but a few rivalries here or there would have spiced things up.”
- “No dynamic storylines, no unique situations, no complications, nothing.”
- “Without spoiling what little story this mode has, I will say that the beginning of the mode left a lot to be desired.”
- “Once you make your way into the 'main' part of the career, any story that did exist is now absolutely gone.”
- “The story in this game really isn't a story, but rather a pick-and-choose fighting experience.”
replayability
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its excellent replayability, making it a popular choice for social gatherings and parties. However, some users express disappointment over the limited number of playable fighters, which may affect overall replay value.
- “It has excellent replay value and is one of those games that would be a hit at a house party with friends.”
- “Good replay value.”
- “It adds replay value to the game!”
- “I paid for a game and only some of the fighters are playable?”
- “The lack of diverse gameplay options makes it hard to want to replay.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's humor is inconsistent, with some players finding the physics amusing while others feel it detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, a few moments of witty dialogue, such as quips during press conferences, are noted but do not consistently land. Overall, the humor appears to be hit-or-miss, affecting player enjoyment.
- “The sometimes funny physics and the sometimes missing feel of impact of strikes added a unique charm to the game.”
- “You said something funny during the press conference.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game experiences notable stability issues, including glitches that can cause matches to freeze, particularly during ground sequences. Additionally, players report slow character movements and problems with the grappling system, further detracting from the overall experience.
- “There are a few glitches that I have encountered where the fighters were in a ground sequence at the time of the bell, and the match froze. I had to quit and start over.”
- “The grappling system is terrible; the characters' movements are slow, and the game glitches during attacks.”
music
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game enhances the overall experience, creating a realistic atmosphere akin to a UFC event, particularly with the fighters' walk-in music. However, some users expressed a desire for a greater variety of intro songs to choose from.
- “Love the realism of the fighters, the walk-in music, and the whole feel of the game is like watching a UFC event.”
- “The only downside of this mode for me was that I wished they had more intro songs for me to choose from.”
- “Love the realism of the fighters, the walk-in music, the whole feel of the game is like watching a UFC event.”