EA Sports UFC Mobile 2
- January 18, 2022
- EA Vancouver
- 8h median play time
EA SPORTS™ UFC® Mobile 2 is a sport game with authentic MMA fighting and RPG elements, offering impressive graphics but marred by annoying ads and numerous bugs. Fight your way to the top in this immersive UFC experience, customizing your character and perfecting your skills as you ascend the ranks. Despite its technical flaws, the game provides exciting and engaging gameplay for fans of the UFC and combat sports.
Reviews
- The graphics are impressive and provide a realistic experience.
- The game is fun and engaging, with a variety of fighters to choose from.
- The gameplay is easy to pick up, making it accessible for new players.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with limited moves and strategies.
- Many players experienced connection issues and bugs, making the game frustrating to play.
- The game is seen as a downgrade from the original UFC mobile game, with many fans preferring the previous version.
- graphics424 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a mixed response from users, with many praising their quality and realism, often comparing them favorably to previous versions. However, several reviews highlight that while the visuals are impressive, they do not compensate for gameplay issues, such as unresponsive controls and repetitive mechanics. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, but many players feel that improvements in gameplay and control are necessary to enhance the overall experience.
“The graphics are fantastic for that size of the game.”
“The graphics are awesome and there are no lag issues.”
“Gorgeous graphics, doesn't drop frame rate and doesn't kill my battery.”
“The graphics might be better and the roster bigger, and fighting styles now have more of an impact on fights, but that's about as far as the improvements go.”
“Graphics weren't even improved, you just made the characters' skin shinier.”
“Very bad experience & the graphics are very low quality.... it is a fighting game and there is no blood instead of blood there is some kind of childish magic colors whenever any fighter gets hit then it sparks colors very bad game.”
- gameplay230 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the latest UFC mobile game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players expressing disappointment over its repetitive mechanics, sluggish controls, and lack of depth compared to the original version. While some users appreciate the graphics and certain features, the consensus is that the gameplay feels simplified and unsatisfying, often likened to a downgraded experience that lacks the strategic elements and fluidity of its predecessor. Overall, players are calling for a return to the more engaging mechanics of the first UFC mobile game.
“Excellent gameplay, great fighter selection, and a wide range of game modes that is sure to keep one entertained for hours.”
“Great gameplay and awesome graphics.”
“The fighting mechanics are really good and it is very realistic.”
“Although the game is interesting due to the introduction of some new features, its gameplay is not even remotely close to the old version. Abilities have become repetitive, leaving no room for creative instantaneous choices. Earning money has become much harder, and there is no player-controlled grappling or submission.”
“The gameplay is worse, and the microtransactions are way more prevalent.”
“The fight movements and mechanics are a downgraded version of the original.”
- stability42 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of freezing, crashing, and lagging during gameplay. Many users express frustration over persistent bugs that disrupt the experience, despite acknowledging the game's potential and enjoyable aspects. Overall, while some players report a smooth experience, the majority highlight significant stability issues that need urgent attention.
“So far so good, no glitches, no lagging; smooth overall play and fun to get into.”
“It's a nice game, fun, no glitches, nothing.”
“Good, no glitches.”
“Game freezes on the loading screen just before certain fights.”
“It lags and glitches so much and sometimes will just freeze; the game will continue like you hear the punches but the screen is just frozen.”
“Freezes constantly, no matter how often you restart it.”
- story41 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the improved narrative and character recruitment elements, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many users express frustration with the forced storylines and menu navigation, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the storyline shows potential, it is often overshadowed by gameplay issues and a desire for more engaging content.
“The story of the game is great, but the game itself needs a bit more refining to be done.”
“Excellent graphics, exceptional storyline one of the best fighter games I ever played.”
“The dialogues added to give an illusion of a story are pointless.”
“The storyline is not worthwhile, the events are repetitive, fights are boring with the current mechanics, no depth in them, it's like playing a novel just swiping through.”
“Boring storyline.”
- monetization32 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 53 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many players feeling that the high costs of leveling up fighters push them towards microtransactions rather than earning in-game currency. While some users appreciate the lack of ads and decent gameplay, the overall sentiment is that the game prioritizes profit over player experience, leading to frustration with its simplistic mechanics and aggressive monetization strategies.
“Great game experience; you can go far into the game without in-app purchases.”
“I'm hooked... love it so far... and no ads!”
“Great fun, great game, no ads; totally recommend.”
“Levelling up fighters takes so much gold that it's almost geared towards making you buy some through microtransactions instead of earning it in-game.”
“It's a cash grab.”
“This game is a cash grab and you can see barely any effort was put into it.”
- optimization18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed reviews; while many players praise the graphics and general performance, they also highlight issues such as slow server performance, glitches, and missed attacks. Some users express frustration with gameplay lag and the need for further improvements, particularly in network connectivity and animation responsiveness. Despite these concerns, several players find the game enjoyable and commend its visual quality.
“The menu designs, graphics, and overall app performance are pretty great.”
“Overall the performances are really good and I'll hopefully persuade you to get it.”
“Impressive performance game.”
“Some attacks miss at point blank, indicating poor optimization.”
“The game concept is fine, but the server performance is very slow.”
“Too slow; bad gameplay performance is at the lowest.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being shallow and repetitive, with many players expressing a preference for the soundtrack of previous versions. Reviewers feel that the current soundtrack detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that it lacks the depth and realism expected in a sports game. Additionally, there are calls for more engaging intro music and crowd effects to enhance immersion.
“Make the controls more complex like the previous version; I also prefer the theme song of the previous UFC game to this.”
“Need more realistic effects like blood and bruises, intro music with walk-in and crowd, as well as a personal player creator.”
“Shallow soundtrack.”
“The previous OST used to be better.”
“It would have been a 5-star game, but the controls and music need improvement.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, often highlighting its amusing glitches and entertaining gameplay elements. The comedic aspects, such as quirky interactions and unexpected scenarios, contribute to an overall enjoyable experience, despite some technical issues. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch that enhances the fun of the game.
“This game is really funny.”
“This thing is so funny because you got to beat up people and then you get that upgrade.”
“It’s funny to play.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express mixed feelings about grinding in the game, noting that while it can be enjoyable and rewarding, it often requires excessive time and effort for minimal progress. Many reviewers highlight frustrations with slow UI responses that hinder the grinding experience, suggesting that improvements in this area could enhance overall gameplay.
“Too much emphasis on grinding and extra transactions!”
“Way too much grinding is needed to achieve very little progress.”
“Gameplay is enjoyable and fun, but the UI responses are so slow. It always takes about 2 or more seconds to process, which makes the game feel less fast-paced and wastes a lot of time on the menu interface.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the emotional impact of the game is lacking, with users finding the storyline boring and uninspiring. There is a desire for more interactive elements, such as touch controls, to enhance engagement. Overall, the game fails to evoke strong emotions or connections with players.
“The storyline felt incredibly dull and uninspired.”
“I found it hard to connect with the characters emotionally.”
“The emotional moments fell flat and lacked impact.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere initially captivates players for an extended period, but a significant shift occurs that alters the overall experience.
“The game creates an immersive atmosphere that keeps you engaged for months.”
“The atmosphere shifts dramatically, transforming the entire experience.”
“Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
“Gets you hooked for 6 months, then changes the whole game atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels bland and uninspired, lacking any real immersion.”
“Despite the initial promise, the game's atmosphere quickly becomes repetitive and dull.”