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EA Sports MMA
Released On: Oct 19, 2010
79
8.0
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 63 Critic Reviews
79
76% Positive
48 Reviews
48 Reviews
24% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 63 Critic Reviews
79
76% Positive
48 Reviews
48 Reviews
24% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
It's great to see some real competition for THQ in this genre and MMA fans shouldn't hesitate to pick this one up.
It's not perfect though, and a myriad of small issues prevent EA Sports MMA from being the best mixed-martial arts title this year.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 55 User Ratings
8.0
71% Positive
39 Ratings
39 Ratings
20% Mixed
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
9% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 55 User Ratings
8.0
71% Positive
39 Ratings
39 Ratings
20% Mixed
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
9% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
If you actually know MMA , you'll enjoy the roster EA has given all of us.
The game mechanics is done very well imo.
Also, I prefer not breaking my controller when I'm trying to get out of a submission (aka UFC)
EA is moving 2 steps forward, while THQ/UFC is moving 3 steps back.
UFC in general is lacking in most aspects.
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Xbox 360
Awesome game, online works, almost completely balanced and probably will be after the first patch. The stand up is exciting, realistic and the knockouts are devastating. While the ground game is deep and strategic. The submission system is fun as hell and results in amazing submission battles. The presentation could use a little cleaning up but the graphics make up for it. Although it doesn't have as big of a roster, this game destroys UFC Undisputed 2010 by a long shot.
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Xbox 360
EA Sports MMA comes out swinging with a solid first entry, but only time will tell if its defining features will truly sustain the game over the long term, especially with regards to its bold decisions when it comes to online play.
With a disappointing career mode and less-than-stellar presentation, it's a less complete package than Undisputed. I should probably drop in a fighting metaphor here, I suppose: with MMA, it seems like EA is finding its range with the jab in the first round, before swinging for the fences in the second.
EA Sports MMA wrestles away the belt from the reigning champ with its stellar combat that feels much closer to the genuine article than what we've seen elsewhere.
In spite of speculation that EA MMA would be dead on arrival there's a very satisfactory entry here, one worthy of any fighting gamer's consideration and one EA would be remiss to abandon next year.
EA Sports MMA isn't as intricate as the sport it represents; it never presents itself as an arcade-like representation, so it's hard to not notice that it is a lackluster effort within the simulation genre.
Best fighting game ever made. I also find it funny that the negative reviews are all 0 and all back to back, and all by members who have never reviewed any other game... suspect? Sorry UFC/THQ.. this is a much better game than yours even if you spam the metacritic wall with fake reviews.
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Xbox 360
EA Sports MMA was EA's first attempt at an MMA game before acquiring the UFC licence,and it's solid for the most part.
The gameplay is solid,the ground game is set to the face buttons for transitions,takedowns,engaging in a clinch etc.,while strikes are on the right stick.I like control scheme,but the ground game is made too easy by **** striking and clinch are better balanced thankfully.There is no UFC licence,but a few of it's fighters from the time (2010) are in the game.There is an unlicensed version of PRIDE in the game,without the foot stomps or soccer kicks **** career mode is pretty basic too to be honest.
The graphics are quite good,but the framerate hitches occasionally,and load times are extremely long.Some loading screens can last longer than a fight.
Sound design is good,with solid commentary etc.,and the soundtrack is very good too.
EA Sports MMA is a solid game when all is said and **** would have been great with more licences,a more interesting career mode,and much shorter load times.Pick it up if you want a solid MMA game on the cheap.
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Xbox 360
I'm a huge MMA fan and I wanted to love this game. I really did. But it is so absolutely meh. There isn't anything wrong with the game per se, but it just feels like a budget title and lacks any and all oomph. Boring, predictable and ho-hum to the point of coma inducing, but it DOES work as intended so I am compelled to at least give it a 5. But I am NOT compelled to reccomend it.
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Xbox 360
The load times between fights are longer than the actual fights. Also, the submission controls are awful and the career mode is basically the same fights over and over again after you win the belt. About the only thing good about this game is that you can beat up Fedor.
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Xbox 360
Poor and boring fighting game gets knocked out in seconds.Animation is robotic, fighting is boring as hell and very little replay value. Not to mention it has a really bad career mode. Buy Ufc instead.
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Xbox 360
Summary EA SPORTS MMA promises to feature the most authentic, intense and broad mixed martial arts experience to date - complete with a vast array of top fighters and fighting styles from around the world. [Electronic Arts]
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox 360
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date: Oct 19, 2010
Developer:
- EA Tiburon
Publisher: EA Sports
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