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| In a contrast to Yukes' pro-wrestling games, the new UFC game is described as a realistic mixed martial arts simulator by its developers. Over 100 ] personalities will be featured, with over 80 of them being fighters from all five weight classes. An early trailer from June 2008 showed non-fighters such as broadcasters ] and ], fight announcer ], ] referee ], ring girl ], cutman ] and cornerman ]. Models are highly-detailed with over 30,000 polygons used for fighter models. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/21/5-oz-feature-ufc-2009-undisputed-first-look/|title=5 Oz. Feature: UFC 2009 Undisputed First Look|first=Sam|last=Caplan|work=Five Ounces of Pain|date=]|accessdate=2008-06-23}}</ref> | In a contrast to Yukes' pro-wrestling games, the new UFC game is described as a realistic mixed martial arts simulator by its developers. Over 100 ] personalities will be featured, with over 80 of them being fighters from all five weight classes. An early trailer from June 2008 showed non-fighters such as broadcasters ] and ], fight announcer ], ] referee ], ring girl ], cutman ] and cornerman ]. Models are highly-detailed with over 30,000 polygons used for fighter models. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/21/5-oz-feature-ufc-2009-undisputed-first-look/|title=5 Oz. Feature: UFC 2009 Undisputed First Look|first=Sam|last=Caplan|work=Five Ounces of Pain|date=]|accessdate=2008-06-23}}</ref> | ||
| ==Online Gameplay Problems== | |||
| UFC Undisputed 2009 has come under wide criticism amongst users of Xbox Live and the Playstation Network. The primary issue is that users can simply exit an online match at any point and the match will be invalidated. Users that exploit this loophole often disconnect from the match right before they are about to get KO'd, TKO'd, or lose by submission. By doing this on a consistent basis, they falsify their online record by never losing a match. Many users feel this is such a widespread problem that it makes online play unusable. ] and ] are yet to comment on the situation. | |||
| ==Fighting styles== | ==Fighting styles== | ||
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Video game| File:UFC Undisputed 2009 Cover (both versions).jpgUnited States box art (left) and Canadian box art (right) | |
| Developer(s) | Yuke's Osaka |
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| Publisher(s) | THQ |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| Genre(s) | Sports, mixed martial arts |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer, online multiplayer |
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UFC 2009 Undisputed is a mixed martial arts video game featuring Ultimate Fighting Championship properties and fighters developed by Yuke's Osaka and published by THQ. The game was released in the US on May 19, 2009, for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It is the first game to be released under THQ's 2007 agreement with the UFC, and it is to be the first UFC game released since UFC: Sudden Impact in 2004. A playable demo of UFC 2009 was released onto Xbox Live and Playstation Network on April 23, 2009, and featured a tutorial and exhibition matchup between Mauricio Rua and Chuck Liddell.
Gameplay
In a contrast to Yukes' pro-wrestling games, the new UFC game is described as a realistic mixed martial arts simulator by its developers. Over 100 UFC personalities will be featured, with over 80 of them being fighters from all five weight classes. An early trailer from June 2008 showed non-fighters such as broadcasters Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, fight announcer Bruce Buffer, NSAC referee Mario Yamasaki, ring girl Arianny Celeste, cutman "Stitch" Duran and cornerman Juanito Ibarra. Models are highly-detailed with over 30,000 polygons used for fighter models.
Online Gameplay Problems
UFC Undisputed 2009 has come under wide criticism amongst users of Xbox Live and the Playstation Network. The primary issue is that users can simply exit an online match at any point and the match will be invalidated. Users that exploit this loophole often disconnect from the match right before they are about to get KO'd, TKO'd, or lose by submission. By doing this on a consistent basis, they falsify their online record by never losing a match. Many users feel this is such a widespread problem that it makes online play unusable. THQ and Yuke's Osaka are yet to comment on the situation.
Fighting styles
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The developers at Yuke's Osaka are including 6 major primary fighting styles for the fighters in the game; boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, kickboxing, muay thai and wrestling. These styles are placed into two categories, allowing a character to have two of these abilities. The "standup" category allows boxing, muay thai or kickboxing, while grappling-style can consist of Brazilian jiu jitsu, wrestling or judo.
Roster
The complete roster was revealed to and published by Gamespot.
Miscellaneous
- In the May 2009 issue of Fight! Magazine, THQ highlighted some of the setbacks they faced during the game's development as a result of various clipping issues within the collision detection. They stated that they removed rising UFC star Clay Guida from the roster due to the clipping issues presented by his lengthy hair on his character model and even offered him money to cut it but he refused. Southpaw stances were also excluded for clipping issues. As such, southpaw fighters such as Rich Franklin fight with the more traditional right-hand stance in the game.
Reception
Reception| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 87.1% Xbox 360
% PS3 |
| Metacritic | 86% Xbox 360, 87% PS3 |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Edge | 7/10 |
| Eurogamer | 8/10 |
| Game Informer | 8/10 |
| GamePro |  |
| GameSpot | 8.0/10 |
| GameTrailers | 8.9/10 |
| IGN | 7.6/10 |
| Official Xbox Magazine (US) | 8.5/10 |
| X-Play |  |
Initial reviews have been positive with Metacritic giving the game an 87% after 5 reviews and Game Rankings giving it a 84% after 21 reviews.
Sales for the games first week were 241,328 units for Xbox 360 Version and 216,425 copies for the PS3 version , eclipsing games like Fight Night Round 3 for 1 week sales figures.
References
- http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product%5FID=71805.html
- http://www.game.co.uk/Xbox360/Fighting/~r340710/UFC-2009-Undisputed/?s=ufc%202009
- Caplan, Sam (2008-06-21). "5 Oz. Feature: UFC 2009 Undisputed First Look". Five Ounces of Pain. Retrieved 2008-06-23.
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- metacrit,XBOX 360 review.
- VGChartz, Xbox 360 sales.
- VGChartz, PS3 Sales.
External links
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