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EA Sports UFC 5

The thrill of the fight is fantastic in UFC 5, with improved visuals and animations, and gameplay that elevates fights to a new level.
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68%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:music
79% User Score Based on 34 reviews
Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

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About EA Sports UFC 5

EA Sports UFC 5 is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by EA Vancouver and was released on October 26, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

EA Sports UFC 5 is as real as it gets. Powered by Frostbite engine’s advanced rendering capabilities, your favorite fighters now have unparalleled character likenesses to complement next-level environment fidelity that’ll make their walk to the Octagon feel like a PPV main event. The all-new authentic damage system brings the intensity and strategy of a fight to life, as cuts and strikes absorbed …

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79%Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions

  • The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is fun, providing an enjoyable experience.
  • Quality of life improvements and new weekly challenges enhance the overall gameplay.
  • The game is a great gift option, with many players expressing satisfaction and enjoyment.
  • The game feels too similar to UFC 4, with minimal changes and a lack of new features.
  • Gameplay mechanics can reward button spamming, leading to a frustrating experience for skilled players.
  • The absence of in-game chat and a bare-bones career mode detracts from the overall experience.
  • graphics

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    56% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised, with many users noting their impressive quality and smoothness. Enhanced visuals and animations contribute to an immersive experience, making the gameplay feel next level. Despite some recycled assets, the graphics are still considered a standout feature that enhances enjoyment.

    • “The graphics, the gameplay, everything is next level!”
    • “The graphics really jumped out at you first thing.”
    • “The thrill of the fight is fantastic in UFC 5, with improved visuals and animations, and gameplay that elevates fights to a new level.”
    • “The graphics are fine, I don’t even care that it’s mostly recycled assets from previous games.”
  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    Gameplay in UFC 5 is visually impressive with enhanced animations and mechanics that elevate the fighting experience. However, some players criticize it for rewarding button spamming and lacking depth, drawing comparisons to UFC 4. Overall, while the thrill of the fight is highlighted, there are concerns about the game's skill requirements and roster size.

    • “The graphics, the gameplay, everything is next level!”
    • “The thrill of the fight is fantastic in UFC 5, with improved visuals and animations, and gameplay that elevates fights to a new level.”
    • “Feels almost the same as UFC 4, but I guess the new mechanics make up for it; it just needs more people on the roster.”
    • “The more you play it, you realize how bad the gameplay is.”
    • “The mechanics are set up to reward button spamming and the lowest skill level.”
  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The music in UFC 5 has received criticism for being lackluster and disappointing compared to its predecessor, with some players specifically noting the inclusion of jazz music as an unwelcome choice. Many users express a desire to have the previous game's soundtrack instead, indicating a significant drop in satisfaction with the current selection.

    • “The music for UFC 5 is straight up lame compared to the last game.”
    • “I mean seriously, jazz music?!?!?”
    • “If I could play this game with the previous game's soundtrack, I would give it 5 stars.”
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EA Sports UFC 5 is a sport game.

EA Sports UFC 5 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox and PlayStation.

EA Sports UFC 5 was released on October 26, 2023.

EA Sports UFC 5 was developed by EA Vancouver.

EA Sports UFC 5 has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked EA Sports UFC 5 for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

EA Sports UFC 5 is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include UFC 5, EA Sports UFC, EA Sports UFC 2, Fight Night Champion, Street Fighter V and others.