Fight Night Round 2 Revisited
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Printed Date: 04-28-2024 at 12:49am
Topic: Fight Night Round 2 Revisited
Posted By: JasonSGN
Subject: Fight Night Round 2 Revisited
Date Posted: 01-27-2006 at 10:14am
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Now that I've had more than a handful of matches of Fight Night Round 2 online against Ted, I wanted to post some updated opinions on the game: First, alot of reviewers and gamers complained about the 'Haymaker' being too powerful and ruining the balance of the gameplay. I could NOT agree with this less. In all of the matches I've had against Ted, I've only knocked him to the canvas once (and never knocked him out) and I land at least 50 clean 'Haymakers' a fight. These punches are most effective in opening cuts and knocking someone down once their stamina is gone. Like real boxing, combos and defense are the keys to victory. Two, this game plays great online (PS2). Once or twice a match the game will freeze and a 'Trying to connect to opponent' message will appear, but it will vanish in a second or two and not cause any problem with the gameplay. Also, I haven't noticed any noticeable lag during the fights. Finally, alot of people complained about the number of times guys get up from knockdowns. Most felt that every fighter got up 3 times and stayed down on the fourth knockdown. While I've seen this to be true offline, it does NOT happen online. I been knocked down once and haven't gotten up (auto-recovery) during some fights. I really like the randomness of this feature online. This game truely requires a sound strategy and rewards players that fight the correct way. This game has provided me with some of the best online gaming moments I've had. ------------- http://profile.mygamercard.net/JasonSGN"> 
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Posted By: TedSGN
Date Posted: 01-27-2006 at 2:19pm
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Agree with everything here and will add that against online opponents it is a must to take advantage of your fighter's strengths and defend his weaknesses while exploiting your opponents weaknesses. I'm enjoying this one online just as much. ------------- 
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Posted By: K_Mosley
Date Posted: 01-28-2006 at 1:32pm
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Just started playing this one... I had fun creating my fighter and launching my career! My alter-ego even has a tattoo - something I wouldn't ever do in real life! Seriously, I see the improvements over FN1 - especially with the defense and clinching. I like what I've played so far. Kevin |
Posted By: TedSGN
Date Posted: 01-30-2006 at 6:49pm
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Hey Kev, I still have my FNR2 copy on my xbox. If you want to take it online for a spin, I'd enjoy punching you in the face  -------------
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Posted By: JasonSGN
Date Posted: 01-30-2006 at 6:52pm
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The online bully is looking to find some new people to pick on ------------- http://profile.mygamercard.net/JasonSGN">
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.Posted By: K_Mosley
Date Posted: 01-31-2006 at 12:32pm
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I make pretty good bully fodder, actually! We'll have to set up a time, Ted... Plus, I need to spar a little more, before you release your "coccoon of horror" on me! Kevin |