Fight Night Round 2 GameCube
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87 out of 100

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9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

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  • Summary: The sequel to EA Sports' Fight Night 2004 maintains the original's analog control scheme and introduces a variety of new features. Now you have access to even more punches, including a new "haymaker" punch that is just powerful enough to knock down your opponent. Every hit counts in this game, as injuries reduce a fighter's ability to defend himself. Your cut man can tend to your injuries in between rounds to help you survive your opponent's devastating punches.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. G4 TV
    100
    Round 2 has the substance to back it up its sense of style. The analog control has been refined to the point where it's more responsive and more satisfying than mashing buttons and the new facial and body animations bring a level of authenticity to the ring that's simply never been accomplished before.
  2. Computer Games Magazine
    100
    Remove every frill and dump the gorgeous 3D graphics for barely animated stick figures and Fight Night Round 2 would still be a classic. [June 2005, p.89]
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  3. eToychest
    86
    The graphics are stunning, the gameplay is top notch, and the presentation is just shy of perfect.
  4. Total Video Games
    70
    The most authentic videogame adaptation that we've ever seen... [but t]he Career mode whilst engaging doesn't sustain your interest for long enough, and like many boxing titles will have all but the most hardened fan switching off long before the belt is won.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
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  1. T.G.
    10
    Incredibly addictive, great graphics.
  2. imthenoob
    10
    This is how a boxing game should be made. The game play is a ton of fun, The controls are great and easy to get use to. I really enjoyed playing this game.… Expand
  3. MarkD.
    10
    So happy this game on cube. fight night and super punch out in one game is great. Fight Night is the best sports game out there. Looks next gen!!!
  4. AndrewW.
    8
    A pretty good game i would say. Stunning graphics and effect (gum shields flying out and blood). There are good moves in it as well like haymakers. What really disappoints me is there could be more great boxers like Tszyu, Judah,Tyson as a legend and some brits like Calzaghe and Harrison.… Expand

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