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Fight Night Round 2 Xbox
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Metascore
88 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critics What's this?

User Score
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. 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
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  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.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. AdamG.
    10
    Not a big boxing fan but this game is great for any sports fan.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. TimB.
    6
    It's a great game but the controlls suck....although its fun making your boxer and stuff but...the controls suck...if they were better id give this game a 100%.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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