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Ultimate Fighting Championship drm Game Reviews
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Critic Score
Metascore: 88 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
7.8 out of 10
based on 24 reviews
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PUBLISHER: Crave Entertainment
DEVELOPER: Anchor, Inc.
GENRE(S): Action
PLAYERS: 2
ESRB RATING: T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE: August 30, 2000

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100
GamePro
You've never played a fighting game or wrestling title like this. UFC is the best man-to-man combat title ever, on any system.
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100
Daily Radar
Easily the most realistic, and definitely one of the most fun, fighting games to ever come along.
100
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
It's safe to say that UFC is bloody hard, in all senses of the word.
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96
Sports Gaming Network
The best fighting game I have ever played. I don't think the game is perfect, but is solid in every area.
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96
Dreamcast.net
Believe it. This game is on the level of the almighty "Soul Cal." It's better than "DOA2," It's better than "Power Stone 2"... it's THAT good!
95
GamerWeb Sega
You'll be playing forever -- building your own character and trying to defeat UFC Mode and Champion Road. This game has tons to offer.
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95
Da Gameboyz
The first game that I find worthy enough to bestow Da Gameboyz Player's Choice Award upon.
92
Gaming Maxx
The backgrounds are some of the best public arenas presented so far in a game.
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92
GameSpot
Aside from playing as the actual UFC fighters, there is also a career mode, where you can create and name a fighter, then take him through several levels of sparring.
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92
AllDreamcast
A perfect blend of simple fighting action and sports simulation, and some of the most realistic looking and moving fighters around.
91
IGN
Deep and complex yet easy to play, the tight game mechanics and beauty of the visuals serve an invitation to brilliance.
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91
Sega X
The messiah of the fighting genre. It has resurrected the ailing category, which left with the meager pickings of "ECW Hardcore," "WWF Attitude" and "Royal Rumble."
90
Hot Games
It soon becomes a tedious exercise in reversals and grappling, but until you master your technique to that point, it's a great game.
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90
Happy Puppy
The most realistic fighting game ever. Period.
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90
Spank!
What is absolutely stunning is the total absence of formulaic gameplay. Even the best video game is somewhat formulaic after a fashion, but UFC is almost entirely unpredictable.
90
Dreamcast HQ
The game LOOKS like the UFC, FEELS like the UFC, PLAYS like the UFC.
90
CheckOut
Whether you're a fan of Bruce Lee, Lennox Lewis or Dalton the bouncer (Patrick Swayze's character in "Road House"), you're bound to find someone who fits your needs.
88
Game Fan
Hell, anybody who enjoys a well-made game should get a more than a few kicks out of UFC.
83
Game Revolution
It's not a flawless victory, however, and in the end doesn't quite reach the plateau of a masterpiece like "Soul Calibur."
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80
CNET Gamecenter
UFC doesn't KO the rest of the Dreamcast's brawling lineup as the best title on the system, but its solid fighting-game engine and distinct mixture of realistic fighting styles and brutal moves make it one fun, tough customer.
80
Total Video Games
Pounding a guy in the head never sounded quite this good.
80
DC Swirl
You have to truly learn this game to appreciate it, and if you can get past the learning curve, you'll find a very deep game.
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50
Core Magazine
Even the amazing graphics can't save the game from its shallow and poorly thought out gameplay.
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50
Planet Dreamcast
With UFC, I experienced a sub-par game with great graphics and a main menu that you get to see a whole lot of.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 7.8 (out of 10) based on 8 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

[Anonymous] gave it a 10:
This is the best game u can get for Dreamcast. THe graphics are clear and smooth, the sound it perfect, the gameplay is addicting. Anyone who plays it is hooked. Sure the playstation version didnt even come close, but this game is intense. A sure buy for any gamer liking any type of game.

Bob S. gave it a 4:
Don't get me wrong it's a good game but it takes about a 1 minute to beat the person you are fighting except for ultiman.

Jamie G. gave it a 10:
I can't believe how much I keep playing it!

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