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How Metascores Are Calculated
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B-Boy
Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games. |
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]
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... 90
Yahoo! Games
A spectacular boxing game that moves beyond a lot of the systems prior limitations.
 90
Cheat Code Central
It's going to take some time to learn the ropes but there's a deep game with lots of replay value waiting for you when you become one with the control system.
90
Loaded Inc
Don’t let any of that bad-mouthing of the control scheme deter you from buying one of the best PSP sports games available today.
85
PSM Magazine
Play Fight Night on the PSP and enjoy it, but know that the heavyweight PS2 version is the true champ. [Apr 2006, p.78]
84
PSM2 Magazine UK
You'll be amazed by the visuals and satisfied by how well its been converted. [Apr 2006, p.80]
82
GameZone
Some of the fights, especially early on in your career, are over with in less time than it takes to load the bout. But that aside, this is a title that is fun and addictive.
80
PGNx Media
Fight Night round 3 works as well as could be expected on the PSP. EA Chicago tried its best to work around the lack of the second analog stick.
80
PSX Extreme
The portable go-anywhere nature of the PSP game makes it easy to tolerate that version's rough spots. If you like boxing, either version should make you very happy.
80
Edge Magazine
Plagued by imbalance, the Round 3 career can serve up over 50 bouts before one goes the distance. The new stun punch – a thunderclap of a haymaker – helps to ensure first to third round knockouts for the vast majority of fights. [Apr 2006, p.82]
80
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
A more exciting, more involving boxing experience than this year's PS2 game. [Apr 2006, p.90]
78
Game Informer
Unfortunately, this is being docked points for its ridiculous scheme that forces you to play online or give ESPN your e-mail address. [Apr 2006, p.132]
75
GameBiz
The controls do take a little to get used to but once you have mastered the controls then you are in for a treat.
75
Worth Playing
Depth, and oddly enough, simplicity, have been sacrificed for portability, making this a mixed bag when all is said and done.
74
Game Chronicles
An adequate port of an outstanding console game.
70
Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
Look beyond the somewhat crude control system and there's plenty of life in this deep and handsome boxing game. [May 2006, p.94]
70
GamePro
Despite the pick-up-and-play allure, Fight Night Round 3 can quickly tire out of frustration. The PSP's limited number and close-proximity of its buttons don't do this boxer justice--fitting jabs, hooks, uppercuts, blocks, clinches, special moves, taunts, etc. for fast access just doesn't work well on the system.
70
Operation Sports
The Rival Challenge mode is a blast, and it's perfect for blowing off a little steam and killing time in the process.
69
GameSpot
If you can manage to get a handle on the controls, you may find a likeable boxing game in Round 3 for the PSP.
67
IGN
But when you make the controls unintuitive and overly complicated, then highlight this with long load times and sketchy multiplayer aspects (two portable no-nos), the game's appeal is drastically reduced.
60
Modojo
The hits feel weighty, the career mode is filling, and the other goodies mix up the formula well. I played it so much I actually developed a callus on my left thumb from the analogue nub, which says a lot about how fun and addictive the experience can be. The controls are very close to being a dealbreaker, however.
58
Game Revolution
Hamstrung by an awkward control scheme, Fight Night Round 3 for the PSP fights an uphill battle from the start and never manages to snag a belt. But by way of its content and delivery, this contender at least makes it into the middle rounds.
50
GameSpy
For those willing to endure the poorly-translated control scheme, the career mode is rather well done, as are the Rival Challenges, which really lend themselves to the short burst gameplay that's crucial to handheld.
Donny H. gave it an8: Mo gave it a9: John H. gave it a10: John J. gave it a10: Jose M. gave it a10: John L. gave it a10: Robert D. gave it an8: |
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