Best Of
The stage is set.
The crowd is growing with anticipation as two fighters step into the ring.
Each is full of eagerness to knock the snort out of their opponents.
The first bell rings, and it’s time to go.
Blows are flying, and it’s a brawl, one strike at a time.
By the end, you get one winner and one bloody nose or two.
It’s like the devs decided it’s time for the real deal in the MMA gaming world.
So, how does this new entry compare to its predecessor?
Step into the ring with us as we unpackEA Sports UFC 4vs.UFC 5.
What is EA Sports UFC 4?
The fourth installment features Israel The Last Stylebender Adesanya and Jorge Gamebred Masvidal as the cover fighters.
Plus, it polishes up the nicks left by its predecessor.
But critics still say it could have been better.
Since releasing the firstUFCgame, EA Vancouver has come a long way.
The game sticks to the tradition of its gameplay.
You enter the ring as an MMA fighter and fight to be the greatest of all time.
It also makes things easier with revamped control systems, making the game more accessible.
For instance, inUFC 3,getting out of a clinch seemed impossible.
InUFC 4,breaking a clinch is much easier.
You simply have to step away from your opponent if you have enough room to move back.
Another exciting update is the submissions, which branch out into two minigames.
You either have to fill in the submit meter or the escape meter.
Plus, some players can counter submissions with a grand slam or a counter-submission.
These improvements go a long way in delivering an authentic MMA experience that the previous sequels fell short of.
What is EA Sports UFC 5?
EA Sports UFC 5is the latest entrant in theEA Sports UFCfranchise.
The game doesn’t reinvent the wheel with its gameplay, but it makes exciting changes.
One noticeable change in the title is the head strike.
Take on too much head damage, and you’re out.
A cut above the eye means a doctor must check you.
If you get a second check, there is a high chance the referee will call the fight.
So to avoid this, always ensure to guard your head.
Another addition is the KO replay feature.
It’s not really a new feature, but an improved one.
The cinematic slow replay showcases the brutality in aMortal Kombatway.
The replay will have you gunning for more KO’s owing to its satisfactory appeal.
Plus, the added animations add a layer of realism to the game.
For instance, a KO would send a player falling face-first on the mat.
The game also smooths out the rough edges in the career mode.
Instead of repetitive drills, you could get to a fight faster with simulated training.
Coach Davis adds four challenges to every three-minute sparring session instead of the one witnessed inUFC 4.
There’s little going on with the new title.
The one thing that grabs attention?
The online career mode is a winner.
You step into the Octagon and face off against other customized characters globally.
You earn evolution points as you fight, granting your character new abilities.
Moreover, the Frostbite engine gives the game a fresh coat of paint.
It only does little to elevate the gameplay but amps the next-gen presentation.
Verdict
In the epic face-off ofEA Sports UFC 4versusUFC 5, the latter claims the heavyweight championship.
Hold on, thoughpump the brakes a bit.
Let’s highlight a crucial point here.
I hope the next installment will take the franchise to greater heights.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
