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Fight Night Round 3 PlayStation 2
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84 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

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  • Summary: Go toe-to-toe with greats such as Ali, De La Hoya, Joe Frazier, Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones. Outside of the ring, gamers can establish intense rivalries through pre-fight events putting purpose and passion behind every hit. Three new Impact Punches a la the EA Sports Haymaker keep gamers at the edge of their seat as players are only one punch away from the entire dynamic of the fight changing. Land a perfectly timed Flash KO or jump into a quick mid-fight mini-game to land a humiliating knockdown punch. Thrown using EA Sports Fight Night's innovative analog punch system, Impact Punches are high risk and high reward - put down your opponent or get knocked on the canvas. Boxing's Greatest Rivalries - Watch ESPN Classic footage of real-life bouts or re-create the greatest fights from past and present including Arturo Gatti vs. Mickey Ward, Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Eric Morales, and Ali vs. Frasier. Establish intense rivalries of your own by intimidating opponents before the big fight with heated press conferences full of hype, trash talkin', and fights at weigh-ins. Relive the best rivalries of your career in ESPN's Instant Classics! Create a style of your own, then see how you match up against the authentic signature styles from the world's best fighters. Licensed boxers use tactics and strategies that match their real life counterparts. Self Determinant AI adapts its style to match user strengths and to exploit weaknesses. [Electronic Arts]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Game Over Online
    93
    A fantastic boxing title that really delivers the action in a realistic way for fight fans, and those discovering the sweet science for the first time on their home console.
  2. GamesRadar
    90
    This complexity demands your total concentration, resulting in an all-consuming gaming experience. You're gonna lose hours to this game.
  3. Gamer 2.0
    73
    Having just paid 40 to 60 dollars for this game, you shouldn't have to be bombarded by advertisements.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. JesseM.
    9
    Best boxing game i ever played, besides the old school knockout for nintendo.
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  2. imthenoob
    6
    Eh it was ok, I liked Round 2 a lot better. Graphics are better this time around. Controls are a little bit tougher, Which is sort of annoying. Legacy mode has seen some minor improvements but its still pretty much the same as the first game. Overall, Its ok and I somewhat enjoyed it but I found myself going back and playing Round 2 after a while of playing this.… Expand
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  3. Michael
    4
    Fight Night Round 2 delivered a lot better what 3 copied and badly, buggy graphics, changes to cutman system and lack of actual speed and movement fluid to the sport ruined this on PS2… Expand
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