Jack Arnott
EurogamerEA Sports UFC 2 review
Published 3/23/2016
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PS4 / Android / iOS / XONE - 3/15/2016
EA Sports UFC 2
EA Sports UFC 2 is a mixed martial arts fighting video game developed by EA Canada, and published in March 2016 by Electronic Arts for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The sequel to 2014's EA Sports UFC, it is based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) brand. The game's cover art features Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor. Gameplay heavily resembles real UFC fights. The player can select from over 250 fighters and may customize various aspects of the fight, such as the rules. The fighter can perform an array of attacks, such as kicks, punches, grapples, submissions, and takedowns. The player can fight in a variety of game modes, including the career and ultimate team modes. The player can create customizable fighters and the game features both male and female fighters.
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- EA Canada
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- Electronic Arts
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75
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55–90
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The critic average is 75 across 29 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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80–8911 reviews · 38%
70–798 reviews · 28%
Below 707 reviews · 24%
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Nathan Carter
Gaming NexusEA Sports UFC 2 Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 3/22/2016
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80
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Read originalDrew Leachman
ZTGDEA Sports UFC 2 (XB1) Review
Published 3/21/2016
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80
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Read originalTimothy Nunes
PlayStation UniverseEA Sports UFC 2 PS4 Review
Published 3/19/2016
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80
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Read originalWill Johnson
Digital ChumpsDigital Chumps EA Sports UFC 2 Review
Published 3/18/2016
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84
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Read originalAran Suddi
TheSixthAxisEA Sports UFC 2 Review
Published 3/18/2016
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90
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FextralifeEA Sports UFC 2 Review – Fextralife
Published 3/17/2016
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90
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Read originalRavi Sinha
GamingBoltEA Sports UFC 2 Review – Round Two Comeback
Published 3/17/2016
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70
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Read originalEA Sports UFC 2 Review
Published 3/17/2016
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64
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Read originalAdam Beck
Hardcore GamerReview: EA Sports UFC 2
Published 3/16/2016
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