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Fight Night Round 3 (PS2) | 
 enlarge | From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: £39.99
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Rating:  18 reviews
Platform: Playstation2
Genre: boxing-games
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: Video Game
Number Of Items: 1
Age: 11 - 18 years
Operating System: Playstation 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5030930049102
Release Date: March 10, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: New / boxed / complete. Full UK version NOT IMPORT!! Dispatched: SAME DAY!! UK Amazon Pro Merchant Seller.
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 So good yet so dissappointing. January 11, 2008
J. D. Boutle (colchester)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Fight Night round 3 is a good game but it could have been so much more. I like boxing but was uncertain if this game would actually interest me or just irritate like other fighting games. It certainly did the former.
The Total Punch Control is a thing of genius. It allows realistic dynamic fighting once mastered and makes winning fights a skillful process. The gameplay allows for various styles to be developed and made successful which makes this highly addictive and entertaining. There are some great fighters to pick from and you can get your teeth into some of the classic encounters (although not literally as there is no Mike Tyson).
Whats wrong then? Well firstly the career mode. This is initially really exciting and addictive but very quickly becomes boring and unrealistic. There is no control over your own destiny (apart from whether you win or lose) as the manufacturers claim because the fights are more or less selected for you and if you get beaten by an opponent you cannot have a rematch, and that boxer just doesn't exist anymore. The only sense you get of actually competing in a realistic boxing world comes from the opponents the system selects as your rivals, and I had to fight the same guy 8 times over my career, despite knocking him out in the first and second rounds each time. Then there is the fact that you have to move up weight divisions meaning that, say you were a welterweight, you will eventually be fighting at light heavyweight! Even more unbelievable is the fictional opponent Rey Mo who appears to be some sort of super fighter fueled by Burger King. Once unlocked you find that he is a light heavyweight, even though you may have had to defeat him as a featherweight yourself.
The computer opponents are also very easily beaten once you've played for a little bit. They do not vary their styles all that much and you quickly discover that you can stand back a little bit and deliver your signature punch by simply pressing X, thus finding that all that time spent learning to master the Total Punch Control was barely necessarily. That said the game really comes alive when you play human opponents, who read this stupid tactic quickly and take you apart.
My more minor criticisms involve the obscene level of product placement, whereby you can actually unlock the Burger King 'King' as a trainer. The choice of real life fighters is OK, but very American-centric and there are some legends you would probably want to use just for a laugh who are not present (as mentioned earlier with Tyson). Admittedly these last are pretty minor and I do forgive the makers.
My conclusion then is that I am utterly addicted to Fight Night Round 3, despite its flaws. I still play the career mode despite hating it at times. 2 player fights are outstanding and you really need to learn the controls and use your head to out think an opponent. If only they could work on the stupid computer opponents and the infuriating career mode!
 I so wanted to like this game April 16, 2007
Mangos_Gamehut (STOURBRIDGE, UK)
3 out of 15 found this review helpful
I'll be honest I really really wanted to like this game as I'm currently fed up with button bashing fight games. Soulcailber/Tekken etc etc.
Having selected this instead the Rocky game I was sadly disappointed in my choice.
EA has put a lot thought behind the gameplay, that isnt the issue, Nor is the graphics which are brilliantly realistic to each fighter.Sweat dripping off when rushed and variating brathing when damaged, up close FMV of the haymaker punch connecting is very very good as is the actually fighting. There is also a good choice of boxers from each different class and of course the noted famous bouts .- I.e Ali Vs Frazier etc etc are all there. Add various scenes to fight in and the option to go toe toe being a welterweight against the monster that is Frazier really makes it interesting to see what would happen and how long you'd last. Ok it a game, but for me seeing them in the ring together makes an interesting idea.
So let me explain why for me I didnt like it.. I'm new to the fight night genre and this game does NOTHING to welcome you and make you welcome to the control system. This game I feel is designed to make previous fans happy thats it.
There is a training mode but it doesn't tell you how to swing the punches or really give you a helping start into this game.
I was countlessly beaten by what may be a very good control system (using the analogue sticks to swing your fists.. but without any guidance on using it it fails to make it for me, intead I'm constantly battered by the weaker opposition or in my case infuriated by trying to hit the punch bag by randomly guessing and wildly moving the analogue sticks in attempt to swing the correct punch.
Yes I looked at the instructions but I'm a player that like to be guided for say 5-10 mins by on screen commands (even the most poverish games company normally has them on most games now, and dont forget this is EA they ain't a new starting company or have a lack of funds) and then yeah I get the idea on what to do find my own way and improve my own style. I loathe to play games where you constantly have to refer to the manual to read - turn over the page... play game . read more ..play game a interupting stop start.
If you a Fan yes I would buy it as I'm sure you'll enjoy it.. but if your new to this game be slightly cautious and rent first.. Most rental shops if asked will kncok the price of the rental if bought straight after.
 Realistic but slower April 12, 2007
Sot A. Apostolopoulos (Athens Greece)
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
Having been a fan of Fight Night Round 1 i have to confess that i expected something better from the newest versions. FNR3 has better graphics but is considerably slower than FNR1 and the impact of punches is minimized. On the downside I would add that the in-fight commentary is not as good as in FNR1 and the new knock out punches quite impractical to use. On the upside the addition of new boxers such as Sugar Rei Leonard, Marvin Hagler and Oscar De La Hoya is welcomed, although i would like to see also Mike Tyson, George Foreman, Floyd Mayweather etc.
Overall it is a good effort but it fails to provide the excitement of FNR1.
Thanks EA. April 5, 2007
ITS DAT GUY (SOUF EAST LONDON)
24 out of 27 found this review helpful
EA SPORTS has done it again. This game Fight night round 3 is top. i aint gonna repeat what other reviewers has said. The Left and Right analog stick to control your punches is just perfect. Very quick and easy to learn (the moves, techniques etc.)
Basically you start from the bottom just like most professional boxers. you then make your way to the top (champion) by signing contract, winning fights, earn money. Exactly like a real boxing career. you also get to choose your trainer and your player, you could either create your own or use an already existing boxer.e.g Muhammad Ali (yes i know, the legend) or Hollyfield..
You get to choose what title.. what weight category.. etc.
I aint gonna carry on might bore you but Just get the game. Your not gunna regret it!
Proper Boxing January 4, 2007
Malcolm Clarke (Durham, UK)
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
Putting yourself in the ring is usually more painful than this! This game has good graphics. Using the left and right analog stick gives you a good way of actually "feeling" the punches and allows gamers with more skill to get really good at the game. Good career mode, increasing steadily in difficulty.
One slightly bad thing is that I went ahead in a fight and then was unable to win due to my opponent becoming really defensive and slowly picking me off.
But a good game and if you love boxing you will love this.
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