Cory Wells
Hardcore GamerReview: EA SPORTS UFC 5
Published 11/1/2023
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Series X|S / PS5 - 10/27/2023
EA Sports UFC 5
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 can affect mobility, defense, stamina, and more. Take too much damage, and the doctor will check to see if you’re able to continue. For lovers of the ground game, the new Transition-Based Submissions make grappling feel more fluid and realistic than ever before. And if you like to admire your handiwork, new Cinematic K.O. Replays capture your fight-ending finishes in all their punishing glory. Plus, a completely revamped live service schedule builds exciting challenges around all PPV fight weeks. Bring the next evolution of the fight game home with UFC 5.
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- EA Vancouver
- Publisher
- EA Sports
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Jordan Andow
The Outerhaven ProductionsEA Sports UFC 5 Review – Not A Knockout
Published 10/30/2023
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnthony J Nash
Windows CentralEA Sports UFC 5 Review | Windows CentralWindows Central
Published 10/30/2023
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80
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Read originalRavi Sinha
GamingBoltEA Sports UFC 5 Review – Ready to Stumble
Published 10/30/2023
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrian Shea
Game InformerEA Sports UFC 5 Review - A Sustained Run - Game Informer
Published 10/27/2023
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80
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Read originalNicholas Tan
Game RevolutionEA Sports UFC 5 Review
Published 10/27/2023
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalTanner Smith
IGNEA Sports UFC 5 Review
Published 10/27/2023
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalAran Suddi
TheSixthAxisUFC 5 Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 10/27/2023
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJaz Sagoo
COGconnectedEA Sports UFC 5 Review – A Technical Knock Out
Published 10/27/2023
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Walker
Xbox AchievementsEA Sports UFC 5 Review | XboxAchievements.com
Published 10/27/2023
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+8 vs critic avg
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