Revision as of 10:18, 3 June 2009 editJpate86 (talk | contribs)10 edits Undid revision 294139882 by Falcon9x5 (talk)← Previous edit |
Latest revision as of 18:39, 4 August 2024 edit undoGreenC bot (talk | contribs)Bots2,547,819 edits Move 1 url. Wayback Medic 2.5 per WP:URLREQ#gameinformer.com |
(361 intermediate revisions by more than 100 users not shown) |
Line 1: |
Line 1: |
|
{{Infobox VG |
|
{{Infobox video game |
|
|title = |
|
| title = UFC 2009 Undisputed |
|
|image =] |
|
| image = UFC 2009 Undisputed cover.jpg |
|
|caption=United States box art (left) and Canadian box art (right) |
|
| caption = International box art featuring ], alternate versions feature ] |
|
|developer = ] |
|
| developer = ] |
|
|publisher = ] |
|
| publisher = ] |
|
⚫ |
|platforms = ], ] |
|
|designer = |
|
|
|
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|19 May 2009<ref>{{dead link|date=March 2016}}</ref>|AU|21 May 2009|EU|22 May 2009<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.game.co.uk/en/ufc-2009-undisputed-with-downloadable-content-37301 |title=UFC 2009 Undisputed (with Downloadable Content) |website=GAME |access-date=15 September 2019}}</ref>|JP|15 October 2009}} |
|
|engine = |
|
|
⚫ |
|genre = ] (]) |
|
|released = {{vgrelease|NA=May 19, 2009<ref>http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product%5FID=71805.html</ref>}} |
|
|
⚫ |
|modes = ], ], ] |
|
{{vgrelease|EU=May 22, 2009<ref>http://www.game.co.uk/Xbox360/Fighting/~r340710/UFC-2009-Undisputed/?s=ufc%202009</ref>}} |
|
⚫ |
|genre = ], ] |
|
⚫ |
|modes = ], ], ] |
|
|
|ratings = {{vgratings|ESRB=T|BBFC=15}} |
|
⚫ |
|platforms = ], ] |
|
|
|media = |
|
|
|requirements = |
|
|
|input = |
|
|
}} |
|
}} |
|
|
|
|
|
'''''UFC 2009 Undisputed''''' is a ] ] featuring ] properties and fighters developed by ] and published by ]. The game was released in the US on May 19, 2009, for the ] and ]. 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 '']'' 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 ] and ]. |
|
'''''UFC 2009 Undisputed''''', also known as '''''UFC Undisputed 2009''''', is a ] ] featuring ] properties and fighters developed by ] and published by ]. The game was released for ] and ]. 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 '']'' in 2004. A playable demo of ''UFC 2009'' was released onto Xbox Live and PlayStation Network on 23 April 2009, and featured a tutorial and exhibition matchup between ] and ]. A sequel, '']'', was released on 25 May 2010. |
|
|
|
|
==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 ] 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. A petition has been started on the official UFC Undisputed website for the loophole to be closed. The forum thread can be viewed . ] and ] are yet to comment on the situation. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
==Fighting styles== |
|
==Fighting styles== |
|
⚫ |
The developers at Yuke's included 6 major primary fighting styles for the fighters in the game; Striking: ], ], and ], Grappling: ], ], and ]. These styles are placed into two categories, allowing a character to have one of the fighting styles from each of these categories. For example: Georges St. Pierre has Kickboxing and Wrestling as his two fighting styles. The "standup" category allows Boxing, Muay Thai or Kickboxing, while grappling-style can consist of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Wrestling or Judo.{{citation needed|date=September 2019}} |
|
{{unsourced|date=April 2009}} |
|
⚫ |
The developers at Yuke's Osaka are including 6 major primary fighting styles for the fighters in the game; ], ], ], ], ] and ]. 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.<ref name=gamespot>http://www.gamespot.com/sports/blogs/sports-blog/909097139/26817040/exclusive-ufc-2009-undisputed-full-roster-reveal-video-interview.html </ref> |
|
|
|
|
|
|
==Miscellaneous== |
|
==Miscellaneous== |
|
*In the May 2009 issue of ], ] 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 ] star ] 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 ] fight with the more traditional right-hand stance in the game. |
|
*In the May 2009 issue of '']'', ] 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 ] star ] from the roster due to the clipping issues presented by his lengthy hair on his character model and it was rumored that ] even offered him $10,000 to cut it but he refused, this was refuted by Guida in an interview with Pro MMA Radio where he stated that he would have done anything to be in the game including cutting his hair but simply wasn't asked. ]s were also excluded for clipping issues. As such, southpaw fighters like ] fight with the Orthodox stance in the game. |
|
|
*'']'' crew members ] (Mask) and ] are unlockable playable characters by progressing through career mode. ] is unlockable with a code. |
|
|
*] season 8 winners ] and ], formerly available only through an exclusive pre-order code from ], were made available for purchase through ] and ] on 10 September 2009. |
|
|
|
|
|
==Reception== |
|
==Reception== |
|
|
{{Video game reviews |
|
{{VG Reviews |
|
|
|Edge = 7/10 |
|
| PS3 = true |
|
|EuroG = 8/10 |
|
| X360 = true |
|
|
| na = true |
⚫ |
|GamePro = {{Rating|5|5}} |
|
|
|
| Edge_X360 = 7/10<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.edge-online.com/features/review-ufc-2009-undisputed |title=Review: UFC 2009 - Undisputed (X360) |author=Edge staff |date=29 May 2009 |magazine=] |publisher=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090531002105/http://www.edge-online.com/features/review-ufc-2009-undisputed |archive-date=31 May 2009 |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
|GI = 8/10 |
|
|
|
| EuroG_X360 = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ufc-2009-undisputed-review |title=UFC 2009: Undisputed (Xbox 360) |first=Matt |last=Edwards |date=20 May 2009 |website=] |publisher=Gamer Network |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
|GSpot = 8.0/10 |
|
|
|
| Fam_PS3 = 33/40<ref name=Fam>{{cite web |url=https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-61/ |title=Famitsu review scores |author=Brian |date=6 October 2009 |website=Nintendo Everything |access-date=15 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
|GT = 8.9/10 |
|
|
|
| Fam_X360 = 33/40<ref name=Fam/> |
|
|IGN = 7.6/10 |
|
|
|
| GI_PS3 = 8/10<ref name=GI/> |
|
|XPlay = {{Rating|3|5}} |
|
|
|
| GI_X360 = 8/10<ref name=GI>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/ufc_2009_undisputed/b/xbox360/archive/2009/09/22/review.aspx |title=UFC 2009 Undisputed: THQ's New Fighter Is A Great Ground And Pound |first=Ben |last=Reeves |magazine=] |publisher=] |issue=194 |date=June 2009 |page=83 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090525125033/http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/858C6311-0EAB-4934-8E6A-899FEDF091A5.htm |archive-date=25 May 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
|OXM = 8.5/10 |
|
|
|
| GameRev_PS3 = B+<ref name=GameRev>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/43680-ufc-2009-review |title=UFC 2009 Undisputed Review |first=Nicholas |last=Tan |date=19 May 2009 |website=] |publisher=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007230436/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/ufc-2009 |archive-date=7 October 2012 |url-status=live |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
| |
|
|
|
| GameRev_X360 = B+<ref name=GameRev/> |
|
|compilation = yes |
|
|
|
| GamePro_PS3 = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/210243/ufc-2009-undisputed-ps3/ |title=UFC 2009 Undisputed (PS3) |first=Caleb |last=Newby |date=13 May 2009 |magazine=] |publisher=GamePro Media |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111117205039/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/210243/ufc-2009-undisputed-ps3/ |archive-date=17 November 2011 |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
|GR = 87.1% Xbox 360 |
|
|
|
| GamePro_X360 = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/210239/ufc-2009-undisputed-360/ |title=UFC 2009 Undisputed (360) |first=Caleb |last=Newby |date=14 May 2009 |magazine=GamePro |publisher=GamePro Media |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090517092208/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/210239/ufc-2009-undisputed-360/ |archive-date=17 May 2009 |access-date=15 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
<br/>% PS3 |
|
|
|
| GSpot_PS3 = 8/10<ref name=GSpot>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ufc-2009-undisputed-review/1900-6210003/ |title=UFC 2009 Undisputed Review |first=Justin |last=Calvert |date=19 May 2009 |website=] |publisher=] |access-date=15 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
|MC = 86% Xbox 360, 87% PS3 |
|
|
|
| GSpot_X360 = 8/10<ref name=GSpot/> |
|
| |
|
|
|
| GSpy_PS3 = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name=GSpy>{{cite web |url=http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/ultimate-fighting-championship-2009/984783p1.html |title=UFC 2009 Undisputed Review |first=Steve |last=Berman |date=19 May 2009 |website=] |publisher=IGN Entertainment |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
|award1 = |
|
|
|
| GSpy_X360 = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name=GSpy/> |
|
|
| GT_PS3 = 8.9/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28GLT6Yc91o |title=UFC: Undisputed GT review |author=Cerv |date=24 May 2009 |website=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415100600/http://www.gametrailers.com/game/ufc-2009-undisputed/5162 |archive-date=15 April 2012 |url-status=live |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
|
| GameZone_PS3 = 8.8/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/ufc_2009_undisputed_ps3_review/ |title=UFC 2009 Undisputed - PS3 - Review |first=Louis |last=Bedigian |date=21 May 2009 |website=GameZone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090525092713/http://ps3.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r35754.htm |archive-date=25 May 2009 |url-status=live |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
|
| GameZone_X360 = 8.5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/ufc_2009_undisputed_360_review/ |title=UFC 2009 Undisputed - 360 - Review |first=Dakota |last=Grabowski |date=15 May 2009 |website=GameZone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090519190558/http://xbox360.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r35754.htm |archive-date=19 May 2009 |url-status=live |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
|
| GB_PS3 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=GB>{{cite web |url=https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/ufc-2009-undisputed-review/1900-156/ |title=UFC 2009 Undisputed Review |first=Jeff |last=Gerstmann |date=19 May 2009 |website=] |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
⚫ |
| GB_X360 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=GB/> |
|
|
| IGN_PS3 = 7.6/10<ref name=IGN>{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/05/19/ufc-2009-undisputed-review |title=UFC 2009 Undisputed Review |first=Nate |last=Ahearn |date=19 May 2009 |website=] |publisher=] |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
|
| IGN_X360 = 7.6/10<ref name=IGN/> |
|
|
| OXM_X360 = 8.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.oxmonline.com/article/reviews/xbox-360/s-z/ufc-2009-undisputed |title=UFC 2009 Undisputed |first=Corey |last=Cohen |date=19 May 2009 |magazine=] |publisher=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090522125527/http://www.oxmonline.com/article/reviews/xbox-360/s-z/ufc-2009-undisputed |archive-date=22 May 2009 |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
|
| PSM_PS3 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Review: UFC Undisputed 2009 |magazine=] |publisher=Future plc |issue=21 |date=July 2009 |page=80}}</ref> |
|
|
| rev1 = ''411Mania'' |
|
|
| rev1_PS3 = 7.9/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/106523/UFC-Undisputed-2009-(PS3)-Review.htm |title=UFC Undisputed 2009 (PS3) Review |first=Armando |last=Rodriguez |date=8 June 2009 |website=411Mania |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090611234321/http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/106523/UFC-Undisputed-2009-(PS3)-Review.htm |archive-date=11 June 2009 |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
|
| rev2 = ''Teletext GameCentral'' |
|
|
| rev2_PS3 = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.teletext.co.uk/gamecentral/features-reviews/83e80b31548966e8bad4373da0997b6c/UFC+2009+Undisputed+(PS3).aspx |title=UFC 2009 Undisputed (PS3) |author=Mr. Pinkerton |date=May 2009 |website=Teletext GameCentral |publisher=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325101532/http://www.teletext.co.uk/gamecentral/features-reviews/83e80b31548966e8bad4373da0997b6c/UFC+2009+Undisputed+(PS3).aspx |archive-date=25 March 2010 |access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
|
| MC_PS3 = 84/100<ref name=MCPS3>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ufc-undisputed-2009/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=UFC Undisputed 2009 for PlayStation 3 Reviews |website=] |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=15 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
|
| MC_X360 = 83/100<ref name=MCX360>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ufc-undisputed-2009/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360 |title=UFC Undisputed 2009 for Xbox 360 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=15 September 2019}}</ref> |
|
}} |
|
}} |
|
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.<ref name="metacritic">,XBOX 360 review. </ref> |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The game received "favourable" reviews on both platforms according to the ] website ].<ref name=MCPS3/><ref name=MCX360/> In Japan, '']'' gave it a score of one nine and three eights for a total of 33 out of 40.<ref name=Fam/> Some reviews cited the lack of a penalty for users who disconnect from online games as a negative aspect,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://xbox.about.com/od/xbox360reviews/fr/ufc2009rev.htm |title=UFC 2009: Undisputed Review (X360) |first=Erin |last=Qualls |year=2009 |website=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100301070336/http://xbox.about.com/od/xbox360reviews/fr/ufc2009rev.htm |archive-date=1 March 2010 |access-date=15 September 2019}}</ref> along with lag in online play.<ref name=GSpot/> Although recently{{when|date=April 2011}}, there had been a patch that must be downloaded, that is preventing "cheating" with the CAF program, by stopping a bug that players were able to exploit an error in the CAF system, that allowed artificial "pumping up" of the CAF's ability meters. This patch is also supposed to be able to track those players that disconnect in an attempt to falsely prevent losses from showing up on the CAF's Win–loss record. It is also supposed to try to prevent lag issues, by matching up players with similar connection speeds. '']'''s Daniel Wilks commended the game for its "very deep, intricate fighting system balanced striking and ground game." However, he criticized it for its "very steep learning curve very ] appeal".<ref>{{cite magazine |title=UFC Undisputed 2009 |first=Daniel |last=Wilks |magazine=] |publisher=] |issue=188 |date=June 2009 |pages=38–39}}</ref> |
|
Sales for the games first week were 241,328 units for Xbox 360 Version <ref name="VGChartz X360 sales">, Xbox 360 sales. </ref> and 216,425 copies for the PS3 version <ref name="VGChartz PS3 Sales">, PS3 Sales. </ref>, eclipsing games like Fight Night Round 3 for 1 week sales figures. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
According to NPD figures, ''UFC 2009: Undisputed'' managed to sell over 1,000,000 units in its first month. 679,600 of these sales came on the Xbox 360, with 334,400 coming on the PlayStation 3.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamingunion.net/news/ufc-2009-undisputed-sells-over-1m-units-in-north-america--174.html |title=UFC 2009: Undisputed Sells Over 1m Units In North America |author=Darryl |date=11 June 2009 |website=Gaming Union |access-date=12 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090614091136/http://www.gamingunion.net/news/ufc-2009-undisputed-sells-over-1m-units-in-north-america--174.html |archive-date=14 June 2009}}</ref> By February 2010, the game sold 3.5 million copies.<ref>{{cite web|first=Tor|last=Thorsen|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ufc-2009-sells-35-million/1100-6249212/|title=UFC 2009 sells 3.5 million|website=]|date=February 2, 2010|access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> |
|
|
|
|
|
At the ], ''UFC 2009 Undisputed'' was named the Best Individual Sports Game.<ref>{{cite web|first=Nick|last=Chester|url=https://www.destructoid.com/live-blog-spike-video-game-awards-2009-157733.phtml|title=Live blog: Spike Video Game Awards 2009|website=]|date=December 12, 2009|access-date=December 22, 2019}}</ref> During the ], the ] nominated ''UFC 2009 Undisputed'' for "]".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2010&idGameAwardType=62 |title=2010 Awards Category Details Fighting Game of the Year |publisher=] |website=interactive.org |access-date=20 November 2023}}</ref> |
|
|
|
|
|
{{clear}} |
|
|
|
|
|
==References== |
|
==References== |
Line 63: |
Line 69: |
|
|
|
|
|
==External links== |
|
==External links== |
|
|
{{portal|Video games}} |
|
* |
|
|
|
* at PlayStation.com |
|
|
* {{moby game|id=/ufc-2009-undisputed}} |
|
|
|
|
|
{{UFC video games}} |
|
{{UFC video games}} |
|
|
|
|
|
] |
|
] |
|
|
] |
|
] |
|
] |
|
] |
|
] |
|
] |
|
] |
|
|
] |
|
{{video-game-stub}} |
|
|
|
] |
|
|
] |
|
|
] |
|
|
] |
The developers at Yuke's included 6 major primary fighting styles for the fighters in the game; Striking: Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai, Grappling: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling. These styles are placed into two categories, allowing a character to have one of the fighting styles from each of these categories. For example: Georges St. Pierre has Kickboxing and Wrestling as his two fighting styles. The "standup" category allows Boxing, Muay Thai or Kickboxing, while grappling-style can consist of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Wrestling or Judo.