Fight Night 2004 PlayStation 2
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85 out of 100

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9.4 out of 10

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  • Summary: Built from the ground up to deliver all the drama and pageantry of a heavyweight title bout, EA SPORTS FIGHT NIGHT 2004 is the most authentic boxing experience to date, sporting a dramatic new-school attitude, a dynamic new cinematic approach, and revolutionary boxing gameplay. With Total Punch Control, EA SPORTS FIGHT NIGHT 2004 allows gamers to pummel their opponents with surgical precision, controlling both punch location and power to bring the hurt with style and strategy. Plus, an all-new defensive system gives players full body control as they make a run at the title. All-New Total Punch Control: Hammer the competition with this innovative new feature -- the right analog stick becomes an intuitive extension of your fists, giving you total control of every punch. Stick and Move: Use the analog sticks to bob and weave, block punches, and frustrate opponents by shutting down and countering their attacks. Be the Ultimate Fighting Machine: Create a fighter who looks exactly like you in Career Mode, and work your way from amateur to title contender to undisputed champion. Customize Your Ring Entrance: Psych out your opponent, show your personality, and win over the crowd with your hand-chosen music, special effects and entourage. Knock 'em Out Online: Step into the online ring and go toe-to-toe against other top fighters to see how you stack up against the nation's best. [EA Sports]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. AceGamez
    100
    A must have title - no exceptions and no buts. This game features in my all time top ten and has the depth and nuance of play to keep anyone enthralled for some time.
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  2. 3DAvenue
    86
    The Xbox version is superior to the PS2 version but those without the choice will still get some great gameplay out of Fight Night 2004, even if they aren't the biggest fan of boxing.
  3. IGN
    86
    Not only has it created an all-new level of control that makes every pugilism title before it look like child's play, it's also created a mechanic so flexible and natural that it should very well change the way developers look at the sport from now on.
  4. Edge Magazine
    70
    As a reinvention it's a resounding success, and there are no pretenders to its comprehensiveness [May 2004, p.107]
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  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
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  1. MuhamadA.
    10
    This game is f..king great just think MikeTyson punchout FightNight very fun game!
  2. PaulS.
    10
    Absolutely awesome game, innovative new total punch and defense control. Astounding graphics.
  3. [Anonymous]
    8
    For the most part, a great game. New punching system is awesome once mastered and the graphics and animation rule. Fought my way to the top, won my first title...defended it once, then my boxer I worked so hard to mold was forced to retire! Needs more things to buy with the millions you earn.… Expand
  4. BlingoSmith
    7
    It's a great boxing game... But at the end of the day it's just that: A boxing game. It doesn't have enough variety or replayability to be worth the 40-50 bucks that it will cost you new. Wait until the people who bought it new get bored (Which is probably right about now, if not a week or two ago), and buy it used.… Expand

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