The release of UFC Undisputed 3 is only a week away and video game/MMA fans like myself are psyched. THQ and Yukes have set out to make this year’s version an improvement over UFC Undisputed 2010. Many believed the game’s submission system was too complicated and that it was intimidating to gamers.
UFC 3 has addressed that with a new submission system. It’s designed to make the submission mini-game easier to maneuver, as well making easier to see whose winning the struggle for control on the ground.
UFC has also beefed up the roster to contain 150 fighters total upon shipping, with more promised through downloadable content in the future.
This year the roster will feature Pride and UFC fighters. This is a first in a UFC game and is a product of Dana White’s acquisition of all things Pride in 2007.
The game goes to great lengths to distinguish the different styles and feel of a UFC event and a Pride Event. Take a look at these two videos:
The Pride intro comes equipped with the female ring announcer badly in need of an exorcism. It’s great fanfare and if you’ve ever seen a real pride bout, you know the recreation is on point.
The UFC intro is equally as authentic. The fighters mannerisms are nailed, right down to Anderson Silva slithering into the Octagon for battle.
Don’t think for a minute that the more simplistic approach means less brutality. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Check these in fight videos:
Rampage and Jon Jones battle their way to victories there in brutal matches. You also saw a glimpse of the submission system, which is similar to the system used in WWE 12, also made by the game developer Yukes.
All in all, this is a nice demo, the action is front and center. Battling with 150 fighters is extremely exciting and THQ has boasted new dynamics to the career mode as well. Hopefully those add some longevity to the title.
We’ll have to wait on the full game to enjoy those things. It’s set to release on February 14, 2012, until then check out the free demo available on XBOX Live and PSN.
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