As a boxing fan and fight night round game addicted, I really recommend this version of the game, it's by far the best. EA really did it this time, the gameplay is awesome! A MUST-HAVE FOR SPORTS FANS.

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Im writing this review mainly to give another perspective to the guy who rated it 1 star bc he cant get used to the controls.

The controls in this game take some getting used to but theyre great. and by take some getting used to I mean it took me a total of 2 rounds to get the hang of it its not bad at all. So for all the button mashers just suck it up or youll be missing a good playing experience.

The graphics are amazing and the actual fighting, which should be the most important thing, is extremely fun. Sound is good and commentators can get kind of repetitive but are better than the previous games.

The only drawback so far is that some of the training games are pretty tough but thats not a huge deal.

Overall a great game for fight night fans, button mashers and control stick users alike.

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This is the most real life boxing game that I've ever played. I'm a big boxing fan and the development of this game really exceeds my expectation. The graphics is above excellent!! I have played Round 3 on my PSP and enjoyed the controls on it and I must say that this game has better controls on a PS3. I adjusted for a time but did enjoyed so much when I'm used to it. I highly recommend this game for boxing fans out there! Now I can see Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight even before it happens next year..

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Fight Night rd 4 is a very fun game. I have only had it for a week end but have put about 10hrs or more into it on the legacy mode. This is where you start out and build you boxer up in the ranks depending on wins.

It is very challenging and because so when you get a counter and then go in for the knockout is very fun. I love the controls using the right stick for all punches. It makes you feel much more like you are boxing than using buttons. R1 is to block and L1 is to move back and forth and up and down defensively when a puch is thrown at you. Most punches dont do a lot of damage to get a guy stunned and then go in for the knockout. So you have to counter. Also you will get stunned and knocked out if you don't block and move away from puches. That is if you miss and he counters you. SO defense is as important as offensive. There are also training games to improve your boxers skills. They are also very challenging.

The graphics are great look like the real boxers. Animations are also great like the real boxers. Each boxer had a different style just like the real boxers, I think I don't know who some of them are. Gameplay is just like real boxing. Didn't notice any glithes and highly recomend. It been a while since I played an addicting game like the ones when I was a kid.

Kevin

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Fight Night Round 3 made for a very unpleasant online gaming experience. The reason being that, your opponent would use a ridiculous "arm parry" to stun you and then would follow up with a stun punch. Even worse, many times your opponents would use immature language to taunt you as they used these tactics. This probably caused many people who liked to play the game with the spirit of friendly competition to avoid playing altogether. So what you ended up with was a FNR3 online community of foul-mouthed sociopaths who mastered the "arm parry" trick. Made for a very unrealistic simulation of boxing.

While I was able to win about 2/3 of my online fights with FNR3, when I started to play Fight Night Round 4 online, I found myself losing the vast majority of my fights. It did take some practice and a few sessions with the built-in tutorial to get the hang of the game. There is a parry/counter system but it is not as exaggerated as the one in the previous game, and I've gotten good at it. I like it quite a bit, as it's a good tactic to use against those who mindlessly spam you with endless punches.

Other reasons why FNR4 is superior to it's predecessor are: the commentary track is about a hundred times better. While the anecdotes of Teddy Atlas and play-by-play call of Joe Tessitore do get recycled quite a bit, they are used quite intelligently by the game. As well, instead of the announcer telling you what the referee is doing (such as deducting a point), you actually see the ref. stop the action to perform this action. Knockdowns occur less frequently in this one, whereas in FNR3 it was not uncommon to survive 5-6 knockdowns. Fights also last longer when they should.

One of my most satisfying experiences with FNR4 was when I finally started to improve my game play. In one particular fight, I was playing Joe Frazier against Roy Jones. My online opponent was obviously far better at the game than me, and used Jones' fast feet to box circles around me. Then in round 5, I landed a perfect counter uppercut which knocked him out cold. This was not a lucky punch, but one which I had been unable to land in the previous 4 rounds. If this had occurred in FNR3, my opponent would have gotten into an expletive-ridden tirade about how a "lucky b****" I was. Instead he sent me a message congratulating me on my victory and I acknowledged that I was a bit lucky. I think that FNR4's more realistic take on boxing allows for a more positive online experience--there is no cheap "arm parry" system which drove away the good-natured players from the online game.

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First of all, just having Tyson vs Ali, that is reason enough to get this game and try it out. The matchup doesn't getting better than that.

The graphics of this game has always been a strong point, and round 4 dose not disappoint. Hit detection is right on target, when punches hit, it registers.

The controls has been changed a bit. More punch moves and faster moves, also they added in the health meters so you aren't depending on how the fighters banged up to guess how much health he's got left. Overall the games is sped up and feels more smooth. Just 2 days into it, still getting a hang of the controls, it's been a while since Round 3. There is a short intro get to show you the new moves, but it is very short and doesn't teach you the more in depth counter timing, etc. If you've never played Round 3, it will take a bit to get into it.

Difficulty has been tuned up a bit. Though it might be me still trying to get use to the controls. Played a little bit of the career mode, the training mini games in there are very difficult. Have a hard time to get any bonus on them at all.

Compare this to the other big name boxing game, Wii Punch Out. Punch out is more of a family / party fun quick game. Round 4 is when your playing by yourself or online, much more of a deep simulation game. They are both fun, if you have some extra cash, should definitely give both a try.

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Fight Night Round 4 is without a doubt the best in the Fight Night Series. A lot of people knock the game for it's controls, but it's the same thing as the last fight night. Total Punch Control (where you use the analog sticks to move, and throw punches) is actually a very good feature, and to me improved the franchise. I NEVER liked the old botton mashing technique you had to use with Knockout Kings, or Fight Night 2004. Anyways, the gameplay is the best in any boxing game, and so are the graphics. I can't possibly see how the graphics could get better than this!! It's amazing. The soundtrack is also a huge improvment over the last Fight Night's. There are over 50 fighters to choose from, each with their own unique feel and fighting style. There is a good number of venues to choose from as well. Legacy mode is as good as ever, where you schedule your own fights, and training sessions. You choose from a list of fighters in your weight class. If you pick the fighter with the highest stats and ratings on the list and win, your popularity will go up faster, and you'll be able to fight in bigger and better places. If you think this game is gonna be a walk in the park, your sadly mistaken. You're lucky to win by unanimous decision in this one. The recovery feature is changed as well. Instead of getting the two round things in the circles on the screen, you have to fisrt catch your balance and work your way up to yur feet. It is pretty hard at first but you get used to it after a while. Overall, with it's most improved graphics, huge roster of fighters, and brand new legacy mode, Fight Night Round 4 is the game to get for all fighting fans. 5/5.

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This game is amazing. The controls take a lot of getting used to though. You have to be methodical about how you put in commands. The blocking system seems less detailed in some ways too, but I think this game is unmatched thus far by any game in the area of physics. The replay mode is amazing. It basically matches real life. I was bummed out with FNR3 because the replay mode had disappeared. I put in a request that EA wouldn't forget to include the replay feature this time & they brought it back with flying colors. I wanted to thank the people at EA for doing this. This is no doubt the best & most fun boxing sim to date in my opinion. 5 stars.

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I am a HUGH Fight night round 3 fan and have played for hours and hours online, for years now. I could not wait for the new round of this series to come out though out the year. Now that the day is here I am Extremely Disappointed!They have taken away the punch button option and you can now only use the analog stick. I can honestly say FNR3 is one of my favorite games but the controls for FNR4 are horrible and in my opinion they've ruined the series.

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I have been playing this game for a week and I can tell you that the graphics and game physics are excellent. I created a fighter and battled my way to 9-2 with (4) knockouts. The opponents have been hard and this in no way is an easy game which makes it awesome. You have to earn your title as the best and you bet its gonna be hard. Isnt that the type of video game we like? one that is challenging and you can play over and over. Well I love the punch features and the training is very useful. Some will complain about using the joystick but to those critics you now have the ability to button smash. Anyway I give it (5) healthy stars and I look forward to many years of boxing.

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I thought the total control on the punches with the analog stick was going to sux like a lot of people are complaining. I played the demo and I wasnt too convinced that I would like it, but over the weekend I said what the heck, let me just play a few rounds to see if I can get used to it............... I did. I found myself getting hooked on the controls actually. I'm no professional by any means, but I can actually throw combos and get better everytime I fight. I tried playing FNR3 and it seemed a lot slower in pace and the fighters moved too robotic for some reason. In FNR4 they move a bit more fluid, faster boxing action and you really need to think your next move before ko-ing or getting KTFO yourself. Graphics are about the same, maybe a bit better than round 3, theres actually less loading on round 4 too so its a plus. The soundrack is way better this time and the boxer lineup is one of the best if not the best for any fight night game. Give this game a try for a few days and once you start getting to know the controllers you will start falling in love with FNR4.

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I was very iffy about purchasing this game, but i would recommend anyone looking for a fun sports game to pull the trigger on this. Graphics are dope. It includes some of the all time great boxers. The career mode is fun. The difficulty is very challenging, which makes the game super fun. BUY THIS.

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Luv this game . The only downfall is when I play it cannot stop for hours and my fingers and hands hurt from playing it so much..

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Excellent game...easily the best boxing game you will ever play...Make sure to pick this up.Alot of people are complaining about the total punch control and no button mashing..If you want button mashing find a diff game..maybe an old snes game..Anyways dont miss the best boxing game ever made..EA had outdone themselves and made a masterpeice..

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The fights are much more fun in Round 4 compared to Round 3. Now that the haymaker isn't a nuclear missile you can fire off at will, it's much more satisfying when one lands. When you fight a good opponent, and trade blow for blow, the feeling that the fight could go either way at any moment is exhilarating.

It's not a perfect game, but it sure is a blast. Don't listen to people upset about no button control scheme. TPC is the whole reason there was a Fight Night 1, 2, 3, and now 4. I wish there weren't any buttons back in 2004, then all the trolls with their slimey mitts wouldn't even want to come near this fantastic came anyway.

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