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EA SPORTS UFC 5
Released On: Oct 27, 2023
78
2.7
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 35 Critic Reviews
78
66% Positive
23 Reviews
23 Reviews
31% Mixed
11 Reviews
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 35 Critic Reviews
78
66% Positive
23 Reviews
23 Reviews
31% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
EA Sports UFC 5 is the best MMA game yet. Its next-gen presentation and refreshed mechanics are a dramatic improvement over previous games in the series, allowing for a more seamless and exciting recreation of the sport. The new damage system makes adjusting your strategy mid-fight more involved with plenty of risk-versus-reward decisions, making both offline and online modes all the more enjoyable and replayable. Career Mode has been fine tuned with welcome lifestyle improvements and a deeper story with Coach Davis. UFC 4 may have been the best MMA game mostly due to lack of competition, but UFC 5 stands a class above it, earning that title on its own merits as both an amazing sports simulation game and fighting game alike.
UFC 5 is a decisive leap forward compared to the past as well as a game that takes the discipline it tries to simulate into very high regard. The approach is profound and requires both commitment and concentration even in the least simulative mode. On the other hand, it can be very rewarding once you have mastered the mechanics. The transition to Frostbyte was positive not so much in the graphic leap, which was still evident, but in the animations and the links that connect them.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 126 User Ratings
2.7
11% Positive
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
15% Mixed
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
74% Negative
93 Ratings
93 Ratings
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 126 User Ratings
2.7
11% Positive
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
15% Mixed
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
74% Negative
93 Ratings
93 Ratings
Very clear improvements from UFC 4. Read the critic reviews to make your decision to buy.
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PlayStation 5
It's better than UFC 4 and headed in the right direction. No more arcade stuff, go full simulation. New features are a good start, need to replace everything from the previous games like the caf system. Hopefully comes soon.Overall the most fun I've had with any UFC game. Needs good roster but they add them for free for like 2 years straight so not worried. Love the legends this year, way better. Need better alternate version of roster fighters.
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PlayStation 5
Generally speaking, UFC 5 shows various improvements both in terms of graphics and gameplay. Technically speaking the game is excellent, with an incredible level of attention to detail that makes the title truly pleasant to look at. The blood, the sweat, the blow effects and the animations are truly impactful. The gameplay is smooth and the combat system quite solid, albeit with its difficulties. We also appreciated the tons of contents, the new online career and the more classic one, which, however, is a bit monotonous in the long run. In short, a title that is very funny to play, very impressive graphically and very complex in the combat system.
UFC 5 is a very good fighting game with a lot of depth to it, and will provide plenty of entertainment for UFC fans. The career mode feels quite basic though and a bit more depth to it would have been welcome. There are also bugs that need addressing and the flailing of limbs when fighters get tangled makes things look a bit comical. Still, this is worth stepping into the Octagon.
Fans of MMA who've been eagerly awaiting the return of the series will likely find EA Sports UFC 5 to be hours of great entertainment. For those looking to dive into the game, it's certainly worth waiting for a price drop. However, unlike titles like EA Sports FC or even F1, the reality is that you may have a limited number of friends to play with, and the online mode might present some challenges.
For hardcore competitive players, the gameplay improvements might be enough to coax them across. As for the regular fans who want the next evolution in UFC games, I'm not so sure they will find enough here to justify the purchase. If you have been away from MMA games for as long as I have, UFC 5 is a fantastic way to jump back in - but UFC 4 might be just as good.
EA Sports UFC 5 is the only game in town when it comes to the MMA genre, so it can be tough for fans of the series to ignore it, especially for those who are into the online ranked mode. But stagnation can be the death of a franchise. The overhauled graphics and new cut system are enough of an upgrade to satisfy some fans, but if you’re someone who enjoys the single-player modes, you’ll have pretty much the same experience by playing UFC 4 or even UFC 3 instead.
EA Sports UFC 5 stands out as the pinnacle of MMA gaming, skillfully combining simulation and engaging gameplay. With its realistic damage system, improved presentation, enhanced mechanics, and deep Career Mode, it delivers an unparalleled experience for both dedicated fans and newcomers to the genre.
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PlayStation 5
Good-
Solid presentation that captures the atmosphere of UFC. Fighters look good with decent animations and details. Career Mode is made even better with quality of life improvements. Combat is mostly on point with improved submissions and balanced AI. Authentic Damage adds more strategy to fights, and doctor stoppages enhance the realism.
Bad-
No full introductions by Bruce Buffer. Some hits don't feel like they should register, and there's a distinct lack of snappiness. Career Mode can get monotonous with its lack of additional activities. Ground and pound is pretty dismal. Doctor stoppages can get excessive. Not much of a jump forward from EA Sports UFC 4.
Thoughts-
Overall, I didn’t mind EA Sports UFC 5. It’s essentially an improved version of the fourth game with some intriguing new systems and mechanics, even if some (like doctor stoppage) could be better. The visuals are good, even if the presentation lacks in some key areas, and the gameplay feels fun, especially if you can get into the new submissions system.However, it just doesn’t feel like enough, especially three years after the last game, especially in Career Mode, character customization and so on. It’s not an awful game, but with how much has changed with the UFC over the years, EA Sports seems like it’s hesitating to take the next big step.
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PlayStation 5
In my opion it is a lot better then the last installment, but not by much. The improvements for me are like apon, but paying 70 dollars for a very similar game is kinda bad. They are missing a lot of fighters in ufc 4, like francis ngannou, one of the big reasons I bought ufc 3 and 4. Yes,I know that francis ngannou is with the pfl now, but still he is a ufc champion. I like the ground game a lot more then the last installment but it is still very annoying and not fun at all, thats why stand and bang is a thing.
In conclusion this a better game then the last, but still has a lot of the same issues and lack of career options.
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PlayStation 5
EA never fails to disappoint. Career mode is lacklustre same as the last game. seriously don't buy it if you only want to play solo/offline. The striking is somehow worse than the last game why change controls if it aint broke? The submissions are nice but the wrestling isn't realistic. If you have a decent PC that can emulate or a Old gen system (PS3 or Xbox 360) just buy or emulate Undisputed 3 with the Undisputed forever mod only for ps3 and pc.
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PlayStation 5
1. After long time game is out, CAMERA BUG NOT FIXED...
2. Players swing with hands in empty space like they blind when other player dodge...
3. GAME DOES NOT LOOK AND FEEL NATURAL AT ALL.. MICHAEL BUFFER looks and moves like a doll...
LEARN FROM ROCKSTAR GAMES... It looks like BETA TESTING GAME... This game needs A LOT serious work to be done there... I will never ever preorder any of your games, I will always wait to be on discount, because u disappointed me too much time...
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PlayStation 5
Summary EA SPORTS™ UFC® 5 is as real as it gets. Powered by Frostbite™ engine’s advanced rendering capabilities, your favorite fighters now have unparalleled character likenesses to complement next-level environment fidelity that’ll make their walk to the Octagon feel like a PPV main event. The all-new authentic damage system brings the intensit...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date: Oct 27, 2023
Developer:
- EA Vancouver
Publisher: Electronic Arts
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