This does not seem to be the case in this year’s game and much of that has to do with the two new control options introduced in UFC Undisputed 3. The punching, kicking and blocking aspects have always been straightforward but grappling, clinching, transitioning and submission aspects of the games were always somewhat of a frustrating endeavour for me. Despite this, the reality is many, including myself, found the controls difficult to master in previous MMA games. Sure many would argue that as it is an MMA game you should expect some complex controls given all the complexities that come along with the various fighting styles of the sport. In fact, the controls this time around make the controls of the previous UFC games seem a tad more complicated than they needed to be. So maybe perhaps you are wondering if the controls are too complex or difficult to pick up? Well, the short and simple answer to that is ‘no’ as well. So how does UFC Undisputed 3 play? It plays great, but that is nothing new to the franchise. Breaking that yearly cycle could be considered a bold move but it was something the developers clearly wanted to do in order to add features, make the game more inviting to casual gamers, and fine tune the already fantastic gameplay. Interestingly enough, what many initially thought was going to be yearly instalment, the 3rd UFC game has been in development for almost two years. Both delivered superb MMA games that every UFC fan should buy, so I really questioned how the development team could improve the experience. When I first fired up the game, the biggest question I had was how could the developers improve on an already solid game? Both the 2009 and the 2010 UFC games from THQ were very good. Will UFC Undisputed 3 for the Xbox 360 meet those expectations? Only time will tell, but I will certainly tell you all about my experiences. Almost two years later, allowing for some extra time spent in the shop building an even better MMA experience, UFC Undisputed 3 arrives with some anticipation and at a time when THQ needs to deliver one of those GSP superman punches for a KO in the worst way. When UFC Undisputed 2010 touched down, it built upon an already strong 2009 game and delivered yet another successful MMA game for THQ. When UFC Undisputed 2009 burst onto the scene, fighting fans rejoiced as the game provided a fabulous introductory experience into the world of MMA fighting and the UFC. While many questions regarding THQ’s future remain unanswered, one thing MMA fans can count on from THQ is a top-notch UFC game. Regardless, the publisher has been ravaged with layoffs recently and rumours of an imminent sale have investors and fans of the publisher concerned for THQ’s future. If ever there was a time THQ needed a TKO in the video game retail market, it is now.
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