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Fight Night Round 3 — PSP — Review
The song
intones that “with a left and a right” your opponent goes “night, night.” Yep,
that about sums it up … sort of. There is a lot more to Fight Night Round 3 on
the PSP, a release from EA Sports.
Up front,
for those who read the preview of this title, you will note many similarities.
The reason? The same disk was authorized by EA for the review of the game, as
well as the preview. The game didn’t change, nor did the way it was played.
Fight Night
Round 3 is very much a reflexive exercise, although with some suspect AI at the
easier difficulty levels, you can just go into a crouch, wait for your foe to
wade in and then throw a few stinging haymakers or uppercuts to the solar
plexus.
That not only knocks the stuffing out of their stamina, but provides
some major damage to their health meter. They will back off, and if you wait,
they will walk back in.
Good thing
that in the multiplayer, your human counterparts are not that silly. They also
have a tendency to “find” you with solid blows when you are in that crouched
stance. Players have two bars to pay attention to – the health and energy bar.
Deplete the first and you will drop quickly, and may not recover. Deplete the
latter and you just have to get some spacing from your foe to regenerate it –
although the area that can regenerate will downsize the longer the fight goes
on.
There are
several modes of play, including the Play Now (instant fights), Rival Challenges
(in which you get to repeat history or even change it in classic rivalry fights,
beginning with Ali versus Frazier), and a two-mode tab called Game Modes (broken
down into Career and Hard Hits – the latter is a fight based on knockdowns, not
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Multiplayer features both Ad hoc and Infrastructure, and there is even a
function that allows you to go into EA Pocket Trax to shuffle the song list or
remove some of the 12 mostly-hip-hop tunes that are featured.
As for the
music, at first it was a minor distraction, but the more the tunes played, the
more they ingrained themselves into the subconscious. Not certain if this was a
good thing or not. Most of the lyrical content has to do with ownership,
presumably in the fight ring, but are reasonably catchy. Which is a good thing,
because you can adopt one as your theme for the pre-fight introductions.
Ok, those
introductions are all CGI and after seeing one for three-four times, you can
just as easily bypass them and get right to the meat and potatoes of this title,
the fights themselves.
You can
create your own fighter, work through the rankings beginning at the amateur
level and move up to vie for a world title and the big paydays.
The opponent you
defeat for the amateur title will vow his revenge and follow you into the pros,
jumping weight classes if you do. About the only good thing that comes of the
rival fight is that you get a better split of the purse. When you are fighting
ranked opponents, if you carry the lower ranking, you will get a lesser
percentage of the purse. And, of course, you have to pay the promoters, the
trainer and the cut man from your percentage. Your earnings, though, are used to
upgrade your equipment, or buy signature moves. The equipment can carry buffs to
your attributes, which you can also increase through pre-fight training.
The Create
Champ options are varied and quite good, allowing players to customize the
appearance of their fighter. You can manipulate various aspects of the head, and
pick the weight class and body appearance.
Essentially
the way the career mode works is you are given a selection of potential fights
to pick from, each with a payday and each allows you to scout would-be foes.
Once you sign the contract for the fight, you go to training. There are three
styles of training, which are linked to intensity – normal yields the lowest
results, confident will give better results but there is a chance of injury and
aggressive carries the best chance for top results, but the injury risk goes way
up. You can focus training in three areas, as well – balanced, power and speed.
Once
training is complete you climb into the ring. There are several ways to set up
the controls. The default will have the hot keys controlling punch locations
with the analog stick in charge of the fighter movement. The D-pad will allow
for the special punch (like a wind-up haymaker), taunt, clinch or illegal blow.
The left shoulder trigger is for leaning and body shots and the right controls
blocking.
Meet Bernard – Bernard is a glutton for
punishment, and will likely get his fill this fight.
The default
camera angle is ringside, keeping the fighters in profile.
For a
handheld device the action is very solid and the venues are well done. From the
dingy rings in Lower Flushing to fairgrounds in Idaho, and some of the nicer
arenas as you move up in the rankings, the game does sport a nice backdrop to
the action. Some of the actions and animations can be a little cheesy – in
reference to the fighter standing over a downed opponent, and there is some
repetition in the corner chat between rounds, but these are all easily
overlooked. There are also a few clipping problems, but again, this is no big
deal.
Players may
enjoy the challenges of looking for the openings in their opponent’s defense and
the tapping in a jab to alter the stance, and combining it with hooks to the
body, or vicious uppercuts. Stagger your opponent and he can go down at any
time. He will usually rise before the 10 count if early in the fight, and from a
bar that was bottomed out, he will regain health, but is susceptible to more
devastating barrages.
There is a problem here in that your opponent can get up
and start to regenerate health. You can step in and nail him with a few good
shots but rather than start his health bar on a downward spiral, instead it just
momentarily seems to stop it from replenishing.
If you wear
out your own energy and then stun your opponent, you may not have enough gas in
the tank for a finishing barrage.
Also, you
will have the opportunity to take on fights that automatically change your
weight classification, so it is best to read the fine print for each fight.
While you can win the title in one class and then step up, to retain both belts
you have to fight ranked opponents once every 52 weeks. The only problem with
this can be that as you switch weight classes, you lose attribute points. For
example, you may have your power almost maxed, then step up in weight class for
a ranked fight and suddenly lose 17% of your power base – meaning you have to
concentrate all over again on that aspect.
And then if you go back down to
defend a title, you lose more attribute points. It can become a bothersome
exercise.
However, in
spite of some of the minor frustrations, Fight Night Round 3 is a solid and
challenging PSP title, sporting great sound and nice graphics.
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Gameplay:
8.0
The fights can
end quickly and you are left with more load time than game time – not often
though. The controls are simply to use and integrate the mechanics of the game
with the platform nicely. The game is not overly deep, but makes for a nice
portable experience
Graphics:
8.4
Nothing too
flashy here, but really serviceable. The animations are fluid and while you may
see a bit of a delay in going from the head to the body with blows, or
vice-versa, the animations work well in concert with the control input.
Sound:
8.0
The musical score
can be repetitious, but the tunes are solid and appropriate. The announcer
suffers from the same repetitive phraseology but does a good job. The fight
sounds are also redundant with the boxer growling each time he throws a telling
blow.
Difficulty: Medium
There are
different difficulty modes and the challenge ramps up accordingly.
Concept:
8.2
The AI can be
suspect at the lower settings and if you aspire to hold several belts at once
you will be in a rut of losing stats and regaining them to fight each foe.
Multiplayer: 8.0
Finding an online
opponent, at this stage, is tough because of the newness of the release. But
while the AI is decent – at times – fighting a human foe that can adjust to your
attacks is much better.
Overall:
8.2
Some of the
fights, especially early on in your career, are over with in less time than it
takes to load the bout.
But that aside, this is a title that is fun and
addictive. Particularly enjoyable is the way you can manage your career up the
ladder – even though your rival does not seem to progress at the same pacing.
While Fight Night Round 3 is not a perfect fight, it does present a nice jab
combo in the entertainment department and is a worthy contender for the
attention of handheld fight fans.
Movies Mortal Kombat (Mortal Kombat) all parts 1,2,3 in order list
«Mortal Kombat» — a series of American action films.
Mortal Kombat has long been a legend in the gaming world. But the directors for a long time did not dare to adapt the game to the cinema. Only in 1995, Paul Anderson ventured to create a film based on a series of fighting games of the famous game.
The longstanding confrontation between Good and Evil forced the gods to make a difficult decision. They organized a tournament where the brave warriors of the Earth and Outworld will meet in mortal combat.
The duel is held once every 1000 years. 10 fights should decide the fate of the world. Those who wish to fight must be aware that they are risking their lives. But at the moment, the servants of the cruel Emperor from the Outer World have already won in 9 rounds and the last one can completely open the gates to Earth for real Evil.
Brave fighters are coming to Hong Kong. However, during the battle, the Emperor, using his cunning, decides to change the conditions and now it will be much more difficult for experienced warriors of the Earth to win the battle … We present you the series, cartoons and films of Mortal Kombat, all parts in order — a complete list.
Tables
- 1 Films
- 1.1 Deadly Battle (1995)
- 1.2 Deadly Battle 2: Extension (1997)
- 1.3 Deadly Battle: Rebirth (2010)
- 2 Cartoon
- 2.1 Foreman 2.1 Foreepic Battle begins (1995)
- 2.2 Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Earth (1996)
- 3 Series
- 3.
1 Mortal Kombat: Conquest (1998-1999) - 3.2 Mortal Kombat: Legacy (1013)
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Movies
Mortal Kombat (1995)
To protect our planet from the invasion of dark forces, the Old Gods hold a Mortal Kombat tournament once a generation.
If the Warriors of the Outer World, backed by the forces of evil, can win ten times in a row, then eternal chaos and darkness will reign on Earth.
A decisive duel will take place on Shang Zong Island, which may be the last for humanity.
And only three warriors — a Shaolin monk, a special forces agent and a movie star — are brave enough to challenge Shang Tsung, a magician from the underworld.
Mortal Kombat 2: Annihilation (1997)
Outland Emperor Shao Kahn, despite being defeated in Mortal Kombat, invades Earth to destroy the planet in seven days.
Only seven days will pass and the Earth will merge with the Outland.
But Liu Kang, together with his associates, intends to interfere with the plans of the insidious emperor.
A real martial arts fireworks awaits us!
Mortal Kombat: Rebirth (2010)
Jaxon Briggs, captain of the Deacon City Police Department, approaches assassin Hanzo Hasashi for help.
If Hasashi kills Reptile and Barack during the Mystery Tournament, the captain will release him.
But now Hasashi knows that his nemesis Sub-Zero is alive. And that means that he will finally be able to avenge the death of his brother in a fair fight…0004
The war between the Outworld realm and the Earthworld warriors has been going on for a thousand years. Once in a generation, on an island that is between the kingdoms, warriors meet in a fair duel.
The stakes in this tournament are incredibly high: the fate of the Earth is at stake.
If the warriors of the Kingdom of the Earth are defeated in ten battles in a row, then our planet will forever plunge into darkness.
The Hour of Mortal Kombat is approaching…
Mortal Kombat: Earth Defenders (1996)
Defenders of the World under the command of Lord Rayden protect the planet from invaders who pass through the portal from other worlds.
Raiden and Nightwolf, while in a secret base, monitor the opening of portals to repel the attack of the enemy.
But Shao Kahn, commanding soldiers from different worlds, is always one step ahead. His magical powers are limitless, and he himself is cunning and smart.
The earth is in danger.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy (2011-2013)
A cruel tournament, on the outcome of which the fate of planets and worlds depend, united brave warriors, ready to give their lives for the prosperity and freedom of their homeland.
This series tells about the trials each of the warriors went through in order to be honored — to stand on the legendary arena.
Stories of the chosen ones just for you!
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville — Call of Duty for Vegetarians | Games Expert
Hard to believe, but the original Plants vs. Zombies came out ten years ago. One of the most prominent and memorable representatives of the tower defense genre turned into a huge hit, and developer PopCap Games was taken over by EA. The new owners changed the franchise almost beyond recognition, and there was no trace of a small tactical game. Now it is a series of third-person shooters. Garden Warfare and Garden Warfare 2 were successful, and this fall, fans of the eccentric series were pleased with the new part — Plants vs.
Zombies: Battle for Neighborville» .
To be honest, I still can’t get over the idea that Plants vs. Zombies is a shooter. It’s just weird. But sometimes the IP needs to change to stay relevant — Angry Birds will confirm. And if you’ve been a fan of Garden Warfare for a long time, don’t expect any surprises. Despite the new name, Battle for Neighborville is Garden Warfare 3.
Battle for Neighborville was not without its hub. Basically, I love them — hubs have always been an easy way to spice up a game and turn a boring menu into an amusement park. But here the hub is too overloaded with elements. You will have to memorize where everything is located — this hub cannot be called intuitive. Fortunately, some things can be found on the traditional menu as well.
According to the plot of this colorful game, which arrived just in time for Halloween, Dr. Zomboss is again trying to take over the world. The player’s task is to either help or hinder him.
To do this, you need to complete all sorts of quests, collect a variety of loot and beat bosses. This, of course, is not exactly a “plot”, but rather a context for missions that are loosely connected to each other. Perhaps someone will enjoy the story due to the humor inherent in the series, although I personally was not impressed with the dialogue here, which I wanted to rewind as quickly as possible. But the fact that the developers reveled in their ridiculous creations and tried to give them life is undeniable. The game has charm, you can’t take that away.
As I already mentioned, this is Garden Warfare 3. I still don’t understand why this attempt to fence off from the well-known IP and come up with a new name (which was then translated for some reason). To be honest, something got better because Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville turned into Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville»? Why localize at all if the name sounds the same as in the original? «Neighbourville» could be turned into some kind of «Neighborhood».
And so the situation of Team Sonic Racing is repeated.
All mechanics, modes and characters have migrated from Garden Warfare. Did you like the previous one? Feel free to buy a new one. Everything has remained at about the same level, and something has become even better — for example, character customization.
New heroes have also appeared, such as «Night Hat», «Oak and Acorn» and «Dragon’s Mouth». And from the side of the zombies, such curious characters as «Electrokat», «Zembo» and «Astronaut» appeared (or could have been «Cosmonaut», or maybe «Zombonaut», but this is already a lyric). Yes, there are not very many newcomers, but they are all cool: for example, the Nighthat can disappear and take enemies by surprise. Each of the fighters has three skills, and everyone is divided into three classes — attack, defense and support.
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Despite the fact that the game has a «story mode», without an Internet connection you will not be able to go beyond the start menu.
This is an online shooter — and nothing else.
Many characters seemed too slow to me, which greatly affects the pleasure of exploring the world. Therefore, I was often forced to choose only relatively fast heroes.
The main strength of the spin-off lies in the love with which its developers approach the world. I don’t think anyone can accuse them of being lazy or not being able to create beautiful levels that are fun to explore. Every map, every zone in the hub breathes life and charm. This is a very bright game, which also looks amazing . No, seriously, you can think what you want, but it’s hard to deny the fact that Battle for Neighborville is almost indistinguishable from today’s cartoons. Optimization is also good — the game works without visible problems even on basic consoles. We are already accustomed to scolding Frostbite, but this time we managed to optimize the engine perfectly.
The game has got themed decorations for Halloween.
Consoles, by the way, get a nice and very important bonus — the ability to play with a friend in split screen mode.
