

Having the KO Mode in a demo targeting a different crowd would have made a lot of sense. However that was only open to those who played the first game – those with a high likelihood of picking up the sequel. The beta that came to its conclusion early this month was a great way to gather feedback to implement for release. The tie-in with the KO Mode is far more of a natural fit for him than the rest of the game.Ĭonsidering the potential to reach a different type of consumer it’s unfortunate that there will be no demo for EA Sports UFC 2. Though he never competed in MMA he’s a big name remembered for his dominance and how he finished fights. There’s a reason why Mike Tyson has been pushed heavily as a pre-order incentive.

EA SPORTS UFC 2 KNOCKOUTS PLUS
The KO Mode will be the closest thing to it, though the method of setting a number of strikes until a knockout – plus the addition of using kicks – prevents it from becoming a substitute for that.

There hasn’t been a boxing game on consoles since 2011’s Fight Night Champion. No, these won’t really be MMA fights, but not everyone is looking for that to begin with. It’ll offer immediately satisfying experiences that prove more fleeting in typical fights. KO Mode provides an easier, quicker, and simplified way to play and have some fun. The games do appeal to MMA fans but beyond them they’re a tough sell. They are inherently complicated and difficult to learn, which limits the potential reach to consumers. One massive barrier to MMA video games is their accessibility. Please enable Javascript to watch this video
