Rocky Balboa

 PSP
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 13, 2007
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: Rocky Balboa is the latest story in the saga of one of Hollywood's most beloved characters, Philadelphia boxer Rocky Balboa. Retired, and with his beloved Adrian passed away and his grown son too busy to spend time with him, Philadelphia's favorite boxer is a lonely man. When an ESPN sportsRocky Balboa is the latest story in the saga of one of Hollywood's most beloved characters, Philadelphia boxer Rocky Balboa. Retired, and with his beloved Adrian passed away and his grown son too busy to spend time with him, Philadelphia's favorite boxer is a lonely man. When an ESPN sports show runs a simulated fight between Balboa and the current champ, Mason "The Line" Dixon, Balboa wins, prompting a resurgence of interest in his illustrious career. Presented with the opportunity to wage one last exhibition fight, Rocky accepts the challenge, despite the protests of his friends and family. Facing a powerful young champion, personal tragedy and, ultimately, his own doubts, Rocky steps into the ring one last time to prove that he still has the heart of a champion. [Ubisoft/MGM]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. WHAM! Gaming
    75
    Rocky Balboa smacks hard with the love its authors must have for the series of movies it takes its inspiration from. One wonders why on earth it’s a PSP exclusive when it could’ve been done so much better on a platform that allows for more scope than a portable but given the circumstances they’ve done a fine job.
  2. PSM3 Magazine UK
    66
    Not as good as "Fight Night" PSP, nor even the old PS2 "Rocky" games. So no title contender, but not bad either. [Mar 2007, p.68]
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  3. GameSpot
    61
    Rocky Balboa has plenty of heart, but it's counted out by a poor fighting system and frustrating controls.
  4. Pure Magazine UK
    60
    A decent collection of boxing matches, but too disjointed to be world champion. [Mar 2007, p.77]
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  5. Eurogamer
    60
    A slick and stylish boxing game that plays like a champ when you're winning, but is worryingly featherweight when it comes to defensive options.
  6. Cheat Code Central
    54
    It's a form-less game that lacks direction. If you can tackle the control system and come to terms with it, you'll be somewhat rewarded, but the average gamer is unlikely to invest so much time for so little compensation.
  7. Pocket Gamer UK
    40
    Looks good, but over-complicated controls and needlessly lengthy bouts mar Rocky Balboa, making it a real test of stamina and patience.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. NelsonS.
    Feb 6, 2007
    10
    A great game rocky fans wont be dissapointed it gives good coordination a realistec traing. you almost feel that your rocky balboa "great".
  2. MattP.
    Feb 12, 2007
    8
    Solid title this. I don't see why the lack of a career mode can be such a heavy negative. I look to my PSP (and other portable devices) Solid title this. I don't see why the lack of a career mode can be such a heavy negative. I look to my PSP (and other portable devices) for a short fix, not a long session. And this game provides that in spades. I also found that this game required your actions and combos to be thought out as opposed to simply mad button mashing. Mashing seemed to yeild no result. I also fail to see how the controls were complicated... face buttons for left and rights, analog nub for movment; hell leaving the nub in a central position initiates the auto block. Presentation is top notch with great, recognizable character models, authentic sound track, play-by-play, and footage from each film. The only true negative I could level at this game would be due to the load times that are somewhat a trademark to the PSP. Especially noticeable in Historic Fight mode (progressively go through all the fights from Spider Rico in R1 to Mason Dixon in R6), where pre-fight footage from the movies is loaded. IMO this is a great solid title for the PSP. Hopefully some US reviewers will agree when it is released there come March.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#80 Best PSP Game of 2007
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#75 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2007
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#60 Most Shared PSP Game of 2007