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I highly recommend this boxing game. You really can’t go wrong with the price. I used to have this game years ago, but I leant it to a friend and never got it back. I decided to rebuy it, and I’m glad I did. My only complaint is that I feel like when I had it years ago I had more options when creating a boxer. But the game is super fun and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Ok, I've had all the fight nights and after deciding I hated 4 and Champion primarily because they stink. ( For me the no push buttons and poor fight controls and stupidly hard training in 4 and the fantastically stupidly hard training in Champion as well as opponents with ESP who know exactly when you're going for the body etc etc etc.) I decided I'd go back to my favorite. FN 3. And sure enough they had it for the 360. So far so good. Now don't get me wrong, FN 3 had harebrained drawbacks only EA could manage; in career mode no real rankings, a bizarre rival system where just about every belt fight you face one of your rivals, an absolutely set pattern to your career etc etc etc. But the feel of the fight controls and the fighting itself I always felt was as close to real boxing ( I was actually a boxer) as I was going to get. Unlike Champion dudes don't take downs every 3rd punch, so you can get some pretty good fights going. So how is it on the 360? Just gotta have much better graphics right? Nope. They fiddled with the player faces and tried to improve the gear but failed miserably. It actually looks worse then the XBOX version. With the chance to upgrade they just had to fix the stupid stuff right? Nope, the stupid stuff was left unchanged, and the fighting feels as though it was tweaked and just seems off. Way to go EA. AND there are now numerous glitches that pop up in career mode, like your fighter's hair style, (try and keep a buzz cut on a fair skinned dude) in the promo that announces the past or coming fight I get some totally different dude then my created fighter, and slow out of sync loading etc etc etc. So, in sum, FN 3 for the 360 is just another warm plop from EA who should change their name to ETC ETC ETC with their motto being: " Just give us your money and forget about the game. You have no choice, there is no competition." But what are you gonna do? There's nothing else out there. If you can't stand 4 or Champion like me, you might as well give it a go---- 4 bucks or so on eBay. Its worth that much, anyway.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
A common theme with a next-gen system is that the Graphics are the best I've seen on any system ever for a boxing game, even compared to a PC. The controls are also one of the best, making use of both Analog sticks. The Total Control Punch system is just revolutionary for boxing games. Fight Night Round 3 has a pretty good career mode. You can make your own boxer and progress him towards the ranks of becoming a champion. Heavyweight, Middleweight, Lightweight, Flyweight, you name it. The progression is a little repetitive, and the challenge quite similar (training, fighting, etc). Remembering an old Boxing Classic - Mike Tyson's Punchout on the SNES, FNR3 is not about finding the weakness of a boxer, but more about reacting and counterpunching, but as you progress the ranks, you find everyone seems to react the same way, but just gets harder and can take more of your punches. As far as sports games go, it's fun, but could have been much better. Still, this game has to be seen to be believed. The crowd animation is great, the girls carrying the placards between rounds look a little awkward, but the Boxers, trainers, crowd animations are really excellent. Sound is a bit weak, especially the trainers, announcers all repeating themselves over and over. The ambience effects are pretty good (crowd noise, punch sounds, hits, etc) and music is average with hip hop and rap songs that could get repetitious again. Definitely worth a rental.Read full review
Electronic Arts presents the third edition of their Fight Night series. This time, it's back with better graphics and more balanced gameplay. There is no doubt that this is one of the best games EA has put out in their market as far as visuals. Gameplay: 8 The game has more realism to the game as far as facial physics and facial movement. As I recall in Fight Night Round 2, Muhammad Ali was just any other regular boxer. In Round 3 he actually tip toes around the ring and has amazingly powerful jabs. So already seeing that difference shows that EA put some effort into adding some more realism and authenticity to the game. Round 3 provides a career mode. It is very limited to what you can actually do, you can't really choose ring entrances, take on sponsors, or buy some extra cool items (whatever they may be). Rather, you are left listen to your SAME ring entrance in EVERY SINGLE fight, see and listen to the same advertisement in the game, and provided with incredibly expensive gears such as $300,000 pairs of shorts and $300,000 sneakers. Controls: 9 It's practically the same as the other series. You still have the TPC (Total Punch Control). Six different configurations. A new thing they added was the Flash KO Punch: it's basically a haymaker with more windup on the analog. Another new feature is the Stun Punch: This is done with more wind up and a follow through punch all the way. What the Stun Punch does is it puts the person who has been hit in First Person Perspective and a little mini-game ,as EA likes to call, comes into action. Challenges: 7 There are three modes of level difficulty including: Easy, Medium, and Hard. Easy: it's just like the demo, you can practically KO your opponent in 1 or 2 rounds. Medium: a decent fight, but you still end up winning all the time. Hard: In my opinion, this is by far one of least difficult "hard difficulties" I have ever experienced. It's too easy to be labeled hard. For those mild gamers, I would stick with Medium but for those who a hardcore gamers, you can stick with Hard. Every so often you'll come across some "hard" fights, but nothing too overly aggressive. Sound: 8 You feel so good when you hear that boxing glove smash into your opponents face. It's even more satisfying to hear it again and see it again in replay. There are even situations when you choose a roster character in the game and the crowd even starts chanting your name. It's awesome, but nothing we haven't seen. Commentary can get absolutely repetitive but they have some unique comments to each individual player in the game which is a great add-on. The music selection was also pretty nice. It gave the game a kind of casual feeling. Overall: 8 Fight Night Round 3 is an amazing game. Visually it is amazing (watching people bleed and watching the stream of blood/spit that comes out after each hard it). Even facial reactions look real. This game is a must buy for boxing fans. Although the single player might be repetitive, short, or have no storyline, the Multi-Player Live factor is what will bring you back to the game.Read full review
Fight Night Round 3 on the XBOX 360 is easily the best sports game I have ever played. Coming from a guy who's never really grasped the appeal annually-updated athletic releases, that's saying something. What makes me take notice? It's more than accessible controls, strategy that any would-be pugilist intuitively understands, and lighting effects that make graphics snobs coo like amused infants. It's the little things; watching Ali snap jabs into my Frazier's face, sweat and blood specks popping into the air, I almost forget that this is a game as I frantically bring up my defense with the hopes of setting up my next devastating hook to the body. Unprecedented character detail and fully-rendered crowds lend this game realism unmatched by any other on the market. This is the game that changed my mind about the necessity of an XBOX 360 in my home. Why isn't it perfect? While my qualms are few, they do exist, and you should know about them. Occasionally the audio track will bug out, leaving gaping sound holes where you expect Joe Tessitore's commentary or a trainer's advice. On another note, I really hope to find more depth in a future Fight Night career mode, as this year's seems rather shallow (intense boxing rivalries should garner more attention, and the monotony of "contract, train, repeat" needs to be broken). And please, EA Sports, cut back on the in-game advertising...though I could really go for a burger right now... The next generation just punched me square in the face, and I can't get enough. Believe in the 360...it's the real deal.Read full review
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