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Not as good as 2004

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: March 05, 2005
Author: Amazon User

First off, forget whatever revies youve read about Fight Night 2004. If you have any sense of hand eye coordination, it is the best boxing game ever made. The xbox version, utilizing the trigger and joystick combination to leane and block, makes for an extremely fast paced, exciting game. Now, with Round 2, they had the right ideas, but it just didnt work out as well as the first. The gameplay is slowed down, the range of motion for the characters is a lot smaller, and the camera angles swing around so much (especially after a hard punch)that it is hard to keep a good lead going. They have added great new features, particularly the haymakers and the Cut Man, but overall these tend to take away from the flow of the game. Combos are near impossible to pull off sequentially, and the punches move so slow it is ridiculous. Despite the slow punching, the lean and block maneuvers still allow you to be hit, no matter where you are. Overall, this game is a nice novelty item, but if you want a fast-paced, smooth playing game, keep your copy of Fight Night 2004. The only thing that might save it is the addition of Super Punch Out, and thats only if you are a fan of old school Nintendo games.

rent first

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 6
Date: March 11, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Take my advise, rent this game first and ignore the plants here who rave about the game. It is far inferior to last year's version, so pick that one up for 19.99.

Steep learning curve, great game...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: March 24, 2005
Author: Amazon User

First off, for those of you got this thinking they could just start wearing down the CPU right away...not happenin'! I buy about 60-75% of the Games EA puts out between EA, EA Big, etc, and I loved Fight night even tho I never watch boxing matches. Like the title says, there is a big learning curve, it looks as if EA goes for this in all of their recent games, they did it with NHL like 2 games ago, madden got a decent make over, MLB did, NBA Live did, ya see where I am going with this? So FNII has a curve too, the oh-so talked about haymaker punch is the gun you live or die by in the game. In the first fight night you could left hook your opponent to death in like 30 seconds, this one u can't pull off a 7-8 punch straight combo, it is a lot more realistic. To make up for it, 1-2 combos of jabs and occasional hooks and uppercuts start to take a tool on your opponent. The Haymaker is anice once u learn how to throw one...it will take a few fights. The super punches or special punches are nice too, they are harder to pull of but take CONSIDERABLE damage and can get u right back into a fight. The presentation is a lot better, announcer is on point all the time. The replays are awesome and u feel for the dude you just sent fallin, lots of cool weight training (I still liked last years training better but what can you do?), everyone says the graphics are so much better. I play it on a HD-TV with the Gamecube Monster Component cables and it looks like the first one....oh well they are still great looking. Create-a-player is awesome, every EA title that comes out gets better and better with that feature so u can make you to a T. All in all I like the game it requires a ton if skill to go toe-to-toe your friends. However, you may not like it if u can't pick it up right away. I got very frustrated my first 3 hours playing the game, now I like it a lot. Super Punch out is a nice feature but doesn't make it a must buy because of that. My adivce is go try it somewhere, if it is worth persuing to you, you will love it. It is nowhere near a BAD game, but those of you who can't stay committed to something for more than a day, go get the first fight night and keep that, I'm keeping the old one cause I love em both. Hope this helps...

Fight Night Round 2 is great

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: November 10, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game for my grandkids....3 boys ages 10 - 15 ....they love it. Everyone of them has commented on how much they like the game and how great it is. It is one of their favorites.

Wonderful! Best game ever made!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 08, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is wonderful and its just amazing how such a game can ever be made. Sticking and Jabbing Eventually wears down ur opponent letting u do a crazy KO punch or a haymaker. The controls are easy to maneuver and learn although throwing a haymaker requires correct timing. Tending to cuts and swelling between rounds really brings out the realism of boxing in the game. Sparring lets u harness ur skills and learn the controls. Sticking and moving lets u easily avoid hooks or deadly punches and lets u throw a stinging jab to the face. Counterpunching just makes u feel so good. For example your opponent throws a deadly hook, you can immediately counterpunch and hit your opponent right back in his face, and this could distabilize him because he wasnt prepared for it, letting you throw a flurry of punches and even giving the opportunity to go for a haymaker, which could send them straight to the canvas. Animation is excellent and is very funny too. Rings are beautifully created and lighted and the way the boxers are introduced makes the whole thing awesome. So, what are u waiting for??? Get your copy right now and you wont regret it. Also if u have any problems with controls u can configure it. I cant really explain it but u can do this at the begining of a fight. Go to the pause menu. Click on select controller and then choose from config 1 to config 6. I like config 3 because u dont have to fight with the C stick with it. u can use the A, B, X and Y buttons to fight, The Z button is for special punches To throw a haymaker, simply do like ure writing the number 2. Go right , down, left then right again and ull throw a haymaker.

Awesome Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 28, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Fight Night Round 2 is an amazing game. It is difficult to master the Total Punch Control, Haymakers, and EA Cutman, but you can change the control configuration to suit your need and you can automate the Cutman process. Career mode is awesome and deep. You can create your own player or start with another pro fighter. You start out as an amateur and go to pros. You can train, change attire, create your own entrance, hire staff and more. The graphics are also the best, and watching a replay of a knocked out fighter go to the floor is breathtaking. I give this game a 9.3/10

Super Punch Out!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is a must have for any Nintendo Gamecube owner. it also features a minigame "Super Punch Out" from 1994 Super Nintendo.

A must-have for anyone who calls themselve a boxing enthusiast.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Positives: Perfect boxing combat and blocking ; Can create your own boxer with a superb creation system ; Able to use most of the professionals ; Super Punch Out emulated well.

Negatives: No online play ; Multiplayer has a bad camera angle, EA trax are putrid.

A superb sequel, tons of fun.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 04, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game comes out firing with all guns blazing. Fight night round 2 features stunning graphics (which show lifelike animations and facial expressions), awesome gameplay (both single and 2 player), a fantastic create-a-player option, and so much more. The inclusion of Super Puchout only adds to the replay value. If you are a fan of the Fight Night 2004, a boxing fan, or just want some fast paced action, then I highly recommend checking out this awesome game.

Fight Night Round Two is the Shiznit

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 24, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I love this game! From the first day that I played it, I was hooked. The graphics are awesome! I like the realism of the fight. It took me a couple of times to get used to controlling my fighter, but now I wouldn't have it set up any other way. This is by far my favorite game.

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