However, after using it in the beta, I’m convinced the previous iteration was a better system. When I first heard about the meter-chasing concept that’s in the WWE 2K games, I was excited. Thankfully, the system from EA UFC 3 is still in the game. The camera is now overhead, and there are a more varied way to throw strikes, block and dodge. The ground-and-pound game has gotten deeper as well. In EA UFC 4, there are multiple steps to the process that allow for chaining other attacks, as well as escapes and counters. In EA UFC 3, you had one chance to stop a takedown. The takedown mini-game has more levels in this year’s game. RealPlayer Motion Technology in Takedowns That’s an appropriate adjustment, and with it, comes far more movement in this situation. The clinch game in EA UFC 4 is designed to function as an extension of the stand-up game rather than an extension of the ground game. The movement of the fighters as they transitioned in and out of striking sequences to clinches was a major topic. The term locomotion was used regularly during the preview stream. More Fluid Transitioning from Striking to Clinches Essentially, tapping the face buttons will trigger quicker, lighter attacks while holding the buttons unleash the slower, but more brutal strikes. One of the biggest is the addition of a tap-and-hold system. The gameplay components have seen several changes. New Tap and Hold System with Dynamic Striking EA UFC 4 does have better post-fight replays with dramatic closeups, etc, but still no suite that will allow me to control the second look at a finish. I also hated not having access to a controllable replay suite similar to what is present in other sports titles. They never seem to capture the drama and savagery of the moment. The screen will change colors and there are some different audio effects to signal major events in a fight such as stuns, wobbles, knockdowns, injured limbs, etc.Īnother small-to-moderate complaint I had with EA UFC 3 is the boring post-fight replays. In an effort to augment presentation within a fight, EA added high-impact moments.

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