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Customer Review: So good yet so dissappointing.
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!
Customer Review: I so wanted to like this game
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.
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Rayman Advance Rayman Advance is perhaps the first real must-play Game Boy Advance game available. It’s a full conversion of the PlayStation classic brought to life in vivid detail with level-by-level optimisations, gorgeous graphics, large, detailed and well-animated characters and that patented Rayman gameplay that Ubi Soft has been delivering for years now.

Those unfamiliar with the character and story should expect yet another cute take on the 2-D side-scrolling adventure game but Rayman easily stands alongside Mario in terms of brilliance. Rayman, a cute, big-nosed guy with a pompadour fringe and an infectiously upbeat attitude, is the Guardian of the World. Oddly, he has hands and feet but no arms or legs to support them–but that doesn’t stop him from doing his thing. His powers include jumping, clinging to ledges, using his ears as a helicopter, and most importantly, punching. A helpful fairy doles out these powers to you as you complete tasks and progress in the game. Rayman’s task, as usual, is to defeat enemies and free creatures (called Toons) caught in great iron boxes. He also collects “tings”, which he can use to barter with magicians as he rids his bizarre little world of oppression from the likes of colourful bosses Moskito and big bad Space Mama.

The most striking thing about Rayman Advance is its graphics and gameplay. The design is extremely creative, there are things to bounce on, ride and grab and other tricks to do. It’s the sort of game that always has you doing something new, which is no mean feat considering it spans 60 levels. A first rate 2-D platform game for all ages. –Andrew S Bub
Customer Review: A classic conversion of the PS1 game.
Try telling people that Rayman Adavcne is an almost perfect conversion of the original playstaion platformer, and theyll shake theyre heads in disbelief. But it’s true! One one tiny cart lives a game that can trade punches with it’s home console counterpart, and still come out on top.
The smaller screen may hinder the game in some respects, but what you’re looking at is a retina feast. And while it may all seem incredibly sweet on the surface, the playing expierience is anything but, offering a masterclass in side-scrolling platform gaming.
The story, which propels Rayman through sixty levels and six worlds, in unchanged. Mr Dark, a masked villain, has invaded Raymans world and kidnapped the Toons. From here follows a journey across perilous terrain to mind the missing toons and rid the world of Mr Dark and his merry band of malcontants. And only Rayman is up for the job!
Despite the games visual style and originality, the process of beating the game is very traditional, with power-ups, collectibles, and regular boss fights. Dont let this put yoou off because, when it’s done as well as Rayman Advance, it’s an absolute pleasure to play.
At the beginning of the game Rayman has very few powers - bar jumping and doing farts - and you’ll probably feel restricted by his lack of moves. But before long new abilities are added to his repertoire, including a powerful punch move and the skills to climb, swing, grapple and hover.
Using the moves turns out to be top fun, due to the tight controls and excellent character animations. And from the first experiments with the super-flexible punch move, you know you’ve got a very special game in the palm of your hand.
In the long term Rayman’s slow start helps, because at the start you’ll wander around seeing many things you can’t reach and you realize when you have the right move, you can come back and get there. All in all a very long and fun rewarding quest.
Customer Review: Absolutely fabulous!!
I’d never played Rayman before so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. As far as I’m concerned, this is one awesome game. I have quite a few GBA games now but this is one that I keep returning to. There’s so much in here to keep you interested and the attention to detail is amazing - just when you think you’ve got the game sussed, there’s always something new popping up! Great graphics, slightly dodgy soundtrack, first-class gameplay. Rayman rules! No arguments!

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