Fight Night Round 2 Xbox
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Metascore
88 out of 100

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9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 24 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

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  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. 1UP
    85
    Significantly better than its predecessor, but like most EA Sports releases, sequels feel more like baby steps rather than giant leaps.
  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: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
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  1. AndrewS.
    10
    The game is crazy. It could have some improvements on career mode, but it is still awesome. Can't wait till round 3 comes out.
  2. AdamG.
    10
    Not a big boxing fan but this game is great for any sports fan.
  3. BlueFalcon
    8
    PROS: 1)Best sim boxing game ever. 2)Excellent graphics and lighting. 3)Well done knockout replays. 4)Controls are perfect. CONS: 1)Very short and sub par soundtrack. 2)The training mini games aren't balanced for difficulty 3)After a knockdown you see the same dirt shoveling animation over and over. 4)The game is a bit too knockout focused - I've never had a round where there wasn't at least 1 knockdown. 5) Haymakers are a great idea but they're not balanced right - too powerful. 6) Eventhough the mechanics feel right, it's still a long ways from being a realistic simulation.… Expand
  4. Iliyun
    7
    Good Boxing game. Graphics, Sound and Controls are all right on the money here. A few minor drawback I experienced was the "Seasick" motion of Ringside Camera. But this can easily solved by switching to another camera setting. The game offers many different angle shots to choose from. And of course my other big gripe was the hella annoying ringside Sportscaster. Every other word he said had to do with "Haymaker" this or "Haymaker" that. Half expected him to say "This is a Haymaker of a Fight ! Haaaaymaker !" Anyways, I'm not a big Boxing Enthusiast, but this game made me feel like Drago from Rocky IV and that I tell you is loads of fun !… Expand

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