The Fight: Lights Out

1. rbnzdave

   Nov 11, 2010

   10

   I got the move system when it came out here in nz, and bought the obligatory sports champions and instantly fell in love with table tennis andI got the move system when it came out here in nz, and bought the obligatory sports champions and instantly fell in love with table tennis and frisbee ( disc golf ). Gladiator battles just didn't do it for me until I went and got a second controller ( which over here meant buying a second starter pack as the offensive stock management skills of the majority of ps3 stockists meant that the backorder list for the single controller was a month or more in the making ) and then finally started to have some fun. Albeit limited, easily repeated finishing moves that start with a rhythmic sweep jump thump. But it was fun...ish.
   
   So today I went and got this new fighter offering. Mixed reviews weren't going to stop me, especially a pathetic 3/10 from 2 equally pathetic sources, both eager to either copy someone elses review and not actually do any work to get the free games sent to them or just plain suck at anything that actually requires a slither of real world co-ordination. A game where the whole mechanic involves controlling a virtual fighter by actual fighting speeds and moves, is of course going to require more effort than finger flicking.
   
   Now I'm not fit nor do I have a visible waistline in the favourable sense, and the wife thought it hilarious watching me repeatedly flailing at an imaginary foe and cursing at my lack of stamina, but I've not had more fun since I bought the move set. Standing with shoulders aching, arms numb and sweat running all over stuff you dont need descriptions of, This game made me feel like I'd actually made an effort for a change.
   
   You can add your vital stats to the system, as in your scary weight/height/age combo, and it'll generate a BMI ( which was fairly accurate, if you were to refer to a chart ) plus it'll actually tell you how much the game has done for your beer gut using kcal readouts. my first fight gave a whopping 94 infact. Mostly as I was standing flailing like a sick monkey. Its tough to get to grips with where you are actually supposed to be punching and how to duck at first, despite Danny giving perfect instructions during the training sessions. I'm also a fan out 4th wall breakage ( ie; the boss telling you to read the codex freq off the cd case way back in psx metal gear solid; or to change your controller plug in the same game ), so its neat seeing him act all serious holding two move controllers and gently waving them around to demonstrate movement. I can only imagine the outtakes. But if you actually fight the guy on the screen it works.
   
   Lag is non existent if you set the game up properly, I'm sick of hearing about missing targets. If you can't follow calibration instructions then move isn't for you.
   
   There are some things that could make this game better, such as having more retarded moves being accepted as being more than a slight irritation. But then I have seen a couple of moves in video reviews that I look forward to so who knows.
   
   Worth the money, and more fun than sit-ups.… Expand

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2. wdh6325

   Nov 18, 2010

   10

   Very good game. Gets to a good point after you spend some time upgrading your character especially with more speed, stamina, power, and heart.Very good game. Gets to a good point after you spend some time upgrading your character especially with more speed, stamina, power, and heart. Don't trust the negative reviews. I was sceptical at first too. But have been having a blast after investing some time into it. Loving it. Really like the multiplayer with the different gyms and the spectating mode where you can place bets. Cool.… Expand

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4. FightFan

   Nov 21, 2010

   10

   First of all, this has to be the most worst reviewed game of all time. I'm not into conspiracy theories, but I'm beginning to think that thereFirst of all, this has to be the most worst reviewed game of all time. I'm not into conspiracy theories, but I'm beginning to think that there is some conspiracy surrounding this game. As someone who is a boxing fan with experience in boxing, I think I have a good background to make a good review of this game. The only let-down is maybe that the character is not translucent. Apart from that everything works --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Anyone who doesn't think that this game is 1:1 tracking, I dare them to actually calibrate the controls correctly. Something professional reviewers can't seem to do. There is an option in sparring to have a passive opponent. An opponent that doesn't throw punches. This is a great opportunity to see how good the controls are. And THEY ARE 1:1 tracking.
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   I was amazed at how my on-screen character was mimicking everything I did. Even rotating my wrists, crossing them over. Crazy. And I had head-tracking enabled. Something I don't think one proffesional reviewer managed to do. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   I did jabs, straights, uppercuts, long hooks, short hooks. I did them weak, I did them strong. The game picks it up!. You throw a weak punch you don't do any damage, you throw three uppercuts in a row and your opponent is knocked spark out. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   I've seen videos of people at demos and they are playing this game like it's Wii boxing. This is not an arcade game. This is a true fight simulation. You cannot stand infront of your tv flapping your hands about. You have to put some effort in. You have to sweat. You have to pretend your in a real fight. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   I've seen professional reviewers in videos not having the correct stance, not throwing punches correctly. And then they wonder why their on screen character is not doing it correctly. It's not the game that is broken, it's the ones that are playing it. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   I've also seen professional reviewers not going into the training routines. You have to level up your character. If you start the game from the beggining, you start with a character that is weak and sloppy. But if level him up by doing the training routines then all that becomes fixed. Something most reviewers of this game missed. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   And the online? A hell of a lot of the bad reviews had no mention of the online. The online is fun and addictive and the only thing stopping you from playing more is that the game will eventually tire you out. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   If your a boxing fan, an MMA fan, or general fight fan. Then you will love this game. It's also a great workout and I'd advise anyone who gets this game to stretch before you play. Because you will be hurting the next day if you don't. No matter how fit you are. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   If you don't like sweating and being physical. Then this game is not for you. This game isn't perfect. As a gamer I'd give it 8/10. But this game offers something that no other on the market has. a WORKOUT. An intense and fun one at that. That's why it get's 10/10 overall. Awesome game.… Expand

   • 7 of 8 users found this helpful
5. BravoOne

   Dec 23, 2010

   9

   Thank god for user reviews. If I hadn't read them I would probably not have picked this game up. That would have been a shame since this isThank god for user reviews. If I hadn't read them I would probably not have picked this game up. That would have been a shame since this is easily one of the best games out for move right now. The game is really fun and a great workout. This game will keep you busy for many hours since it is one of the few move titles with online play. There are lots of cheaters online though so don't count on getting a platinum on this game. The main reason the reviewers didn't like the game was because when you start out the character doesn't have his stats maxed out. As you do the workouts in the gym you can level up your fighters speed, power, stamina, heart, chin and technique. The fighter will become more responsive and a better fighter as you level him up. One thing that makes the fight interesting is that you can bet on the matches. There are different ways to win the fight and consequently affect how much you will win on a bet. Some of the bets are a regular win, clean win (… Expand

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6. snowdog

   Jan 2, 2011

   9

   Everything that FightFan said below. The controls work perfectly, they're true 1:1 motion controls with absolutely no lag whatsoever. WhilstEverything that FightFan said below. The controls work perfectly, they're true 1:1 motion controls with absolutely no lag whatsoever. Whilst you can play this game with 1 Move controller and a DS3 you get a much better experience with 2 Move controllers. The Fight Lights Out and Sports Champions are worth buying a 2nd Move controller alone. This game is highly entertaining, highly addictive and gives you one hell of a workout, and with 120 opponents to fight in the single player game, splitscreen multiplayer and online multiplayer all at a budget price this has to be the best value for money Move title available so far. Buy it!… Expand

   • 4 of 5 users found this helpful
7. Jordan9211

   Nov 18, 2010

   8

   Well like most other people who bought this title I was more than excited when it was announced. A street fighting game using a moveWell like most other people who bought this title I was more than excited when it was announced. A street fighting game using a move controller in each hand with 1:1 tracking? I was sold... UNTIL.. the reviews started to come out- almost all of them saying it was a shallow "workout" game with broken controls and poor presentation, not to mention many of them saying that the in game punches looked nothing like the force you were actually using with the move controller in hand, I was all frowns not looking forward to working up a small sweat cursing at my tv the whole time due to broken controls. Luckily I still decided to give it a shot just to see for myself..
   
   Three and a half hours later i stood in front of my tv out of breath with my shirt stuck to my back from sweat, smiling because i just used the new dirty move i learned 10 minutes prior to knock some poor fool out who had been giving me problems the past hour.
   
   The single player mode is nothing ground breaking but it's meaty, ton's of fights to be had and a deep character development system that you will be working on in the in game gym for quite some time. Once you learn how the move controllers work with the game and build your character up a bit, the fighting feels spot on with punches landing in vicious thuds. I walked away from this realizing that almost all of the critics must have popped the game in- tried a few training exercises in the gym and went to the fighting with a slow, weak character that plays like his stats show. They took this and turned it around and said that the whole game plays this way just because they were to lazy to build the in game fighter up and enjoy the rewards.
   
   The game provides a workout, no question. Training in the gym is going to work up a sweat on anyone, I'm 25 and lift/run 4-5 times a week and this game had me out of breath a few times, not to mention is has an in game calorie counter to see how much you've burned. Also the move sets and character creation are deep enough with only a few weaknesses. The move controllers mimic your every motion in the game almost spot on which makes it all the more satisfying when you land a solid knock. I will say that the head tracking system is broken and doesn't work at all, but it can be turned off so it doesn't effect game play.
   
   The Fight is a fun game, it's not deep but it does what it says well- providing a fun and accurate fighting game that you will break a sweat playing.… Expand

   • 4 of 5 users found this helpful
8. Necramonium

   Jan 7, 2012

   5

   People here must have really low standards, i bought it last week just because people here said it was not as bad as in the reviews, wrong,People here must have really low standards, i bought it last week just because people here said it was not as bad as in the reviews, wrong, half of the moves don't respond right even though i calibrate my move wands constantly, one match you are doing fine, but if one wand gets out of sight just once, it will pull the calibration out of balance and your are screwed. Talking about screwing, they screw you big time with the cheats, you buy like one for 99 cent, but you can only use it 10 times or you have to buy it again! And for like stamina it barely works! I also bought the gimme all kind of dlc, so i could max my character, but it didn't help at all. One match you knock one out easy, the next one you get owned again by A.I that has a harder head than a steel beam even though you max out to the top.
   
   The camera positions are awful, you can choose different angles, but not one can give you correct info on where you should hit your opponent, with the standard camera angle you can't even see what your opponent is doing below the waist. Doing dirty moves is also messed up for most of them, I'm performing them perfectly and sometimes the system still does not performs them correctly, i also tried to do them in different speeds. Thank god i bought this game out of the bargain bin and not spend 60 euro's when it was released.
   
   I like how you really have to work for it, but you have to work for it too much. A little less would have been nicer. Let's hope IF we get a The Fight 2, they will learn from their mistakes.… Expand

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