Brian Shea
Game InformerEA Sports UFC 2 Review – Earning Its Place At The Top
Published 3/15/2016
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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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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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70–798 reviews · 28%
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Richard Wakeling
GameSpotEA Sports UFC 2 Review
Published 3/15/2016
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70
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Read originalLouis Edwards
PlayStation LifeStyleEA Sports UFC 2 Review – Full Contact Knockout (PS4)
Published 3/15/2016
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85
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Read originalTyler Treese
COGconnectedEA Sports UFC 2 Review – Not Quite The Knockout Punch We Hoped For
Published 3/15/2016
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73
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Read originalEA Sports UFC 2 Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?"
Published 3/12/2016
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Read originalOwen Good
PolygonEA Sports UFC 2 review | Polygon
Published 3/11/2016
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80
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Read originalRichard Walker
Xbox AchievementsEA Sports UFC 2 Review
Published 3/10/2016
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85
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Read originalDavid Meikleham
GamesRadar+EA Sports UFC 2 review
Published 3/10/2016
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60
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Read originalDevin Charles
Game RevolutionEA SPORTS UFC 2 Review
Published 3/9/2016
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