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Awesome game, insane graphics

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: February 17, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I downloaded a demo of this game over Xbox Live, and I must say that the graphics are by far the best of any game I've played on the 360. The gameplay is impressive as well. The slow motion replays of the devastating punches are very cool as well. Overall, it just feels like you're in the game. The demo sold me on this game.

Did EA nail it?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: June 06, 2006
Author: Amazon User

As far as the mechanics of boxing, as a former fighter I can tell you that this game has me thinking like I was back in the ring.

I'm watching for facial reactions to my body shots, I'm watching for rythem and changing my style from round to round in order to out smart the opponent.

It's a game that think might (even in small way) help the sport itself.

I can really see where the other reviewers are coming from reguarding the advertisements, but I the Burger King guy didn't bother me... it made me laugh. So I can't take points away for advertising considering you can skip it all by just pressing the "A" button. Except for the fact that when I'm replaying a fight from the 1940's I don't think I should see a burger king or dodge logo in the back... in black and white.

So the graphics are indeed a true next-gen standard as far as the fighters are concerned.

There are even things to make the games realistic in career mode. Like the fact that wou have to work even hard to simply keep your attributes from falling quickly... I felt like a true 40 year old trying to prove himself to the young up and comers that I was indeed the greatest.

Here is my wishlist for the next game.
1. I would like to change the entry music and such like previous games. (though I can hook up my ipod and play anything I want.. it would still be nice)

2. I think it would be cool if I could wear a robe while entering the ring. I love that part of a real fight as the tension builds up and the fighters show each other how hard they really prepared to battle.

3. The Ability to save some of my fights... there were battles that I wish I could watch again. Race fans get this, why can't boxing fans?

4. More real boxers. I understand not letting fight Ali in carreer mode, but I'd still ike to fight some real fighters. This is probably expensive, but out of around 65 fights I'd like to beat more than just Roy Jones Jr. 3 times.

5. Let me come out of retirement. If I retire, but keep getting updated news about a punk who is calling me out, I'd love to be able to train up my guy again and kick his [...].

6. Show my fighter age. I think it would be cool if some of his hair started to grey out, or if I kept some scars from past fights... imagine having Fight Night Carreer mode having a hint of Fable!!!!

In conclusion I want to mention rivalry mode. This has the potentional to really make the game matter to some people. My rivals and I went back and forth, but one in particular.

I'm not obsessed, but I do find this game to be the best boxing experience I have had ... without the headache of taking one to many.

Best in the Series

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I just got the game and all I can say is wow. The graphics are sweet and the gameplay is very smooth. The A.I. is very smart and you have to think your way into combos instead of throwing haymakers. This game is a sim so dont expect arcade like gameplay like the other games. In short this game is a boxing fan's dream come true.

Nothing held back

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is one of those titles that should inspire xbox 360 doubters. In my opinion Fight Night round 3 is the first game to realy show the pure power the 360 has. The graphics are absolutely ridiculous. I would say they're the most realistic of any game to hit any console yet. The controll scheme is very slick and provides the player with a full range of customization. This prooves to be very important especially in boxing games when the key to success is your variations and unpredictability. Another great feature of this game is the availability of boxing greats (They do not have to be unlocked!) You can fight with Muhhammed Ali, Joe Fraiser, Oscar De loya, Marvin Hagler (Go Brockton MA), Sugar Rey Leonard and a few others I've forgotten. If you own an xbox 360 you need to own fight night round 3.
Graphics 10
Control 10
Game modes 8
Fun factor 9.5 (slightly repetitive after extended play but not bad)

Addictive

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is great for some good reasons. Career mode is fun. When you make a character, they give you so many options to make your boxer unique. But, as I said in my title, the game is so addictive. I was playing just one on one quick play for like three hours straight without getting bored. This is definately the best boxing game that I've ever played. Buy this, you'll like it.

best boxing game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: March 01, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This is the best boxing game ever. It is real as hell way more harder than the second but bad azz. Must have for HDTV. Bad azz graphics. The BEST PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best Boxing Game to Date

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 13, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I have been a fan of boxing in gereral for my whole life, from old fight tapes, books to shelling out $50 once a month to watch a fight, but this game has elevated my fandom to a whole new level. I've played absolutely every boxing game that has come down the pike in the last 15 years, from Mike Tyson's Punchout to Evander Holyfield's game all the way to the intial Knockout Kings. Bar none this is the most visually stunning game that I have ever witnessed on any platform. Everything down to the tiniest details have been included. You'll see sweat rain down after a haymaker punch, you'll see blood ooze from an open gash, it's all in the game. The game play includes the innovative Total Punch Control, which may take a few days for newbies to pick up but over all is a very intuitive punching system.

If I have one complaint about the game it would be the lack of fighters. If memory serves me correctly the final tally is 27. There are no fighters to unlock or any hidden away by codes. What you see is what you get. The create a boxer mode is great but I really don't care about making a new fighter, I want to be able to relive the battles of fighters from previous generations. EA continues to amaze me and improve the game every year, so I'll cross my fingers and hope that next year they include a larger group of fighters to choose from.

Consider me K-O'ed

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: April 01, 2006
Author: Amazon User

EA Sports' next-generation launch was as steady as the legs of a worn-out boxer. They ran a decent game with Madden NFL 2006, but missed a few tackles. They completely air-balled NBA Live 2006. FIFA 2006: Road to the FIFA World Cup was a decent game, but like soccer in real life, didn't reflect a lot of excitement. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006 was also a decent game, but wasn't the 300-yard blast that Xbox 360 golfing gamers expected. Now, with Fight Night Round 3, they've proven something-even a worn-out boxer can come back and make a big hit to get right back into the game. Fight Night Round 3 is easily above and beyond everything that EA Sports has done so far in the next generation, and it stands as one of the premier Xbox 360 titles right now.

Featuring two headline gameplay modes, ESPN Classics and Career, Fight Night Round 3 is chock-full of stuff for boxing fans. ESPN Classics puts you into the trunks of boxing greats and throws you into the ring against the star's biggest rival. For example, there is an Ali vs. Frazier match, a B-Hop and Jones Jr. match, and more. For boxing fans and those of you out there that know your boxing history, this is a real treat. Re-creating big match-ups is something that's always enjoyable.

Career Mode is where the rest of the gameplay is found, and it lets you create your own avatar and make a name for yourself as a boxing legend. This mode forces you to train your boxer, earn money and hire trainers, buy boxing gear, and sign contracts to fight in upcoming matches. By the end of your boxer's career, you'll have fought in all sorts of events, like ESPN Wednesday and Friday Night matches. I enjoyed the Career Mode the most, as it allowed me to have full control of my boxer and his stats. For example, if I needed a power boost before an upcoming match, all I had to do was participate in the Weightlifting training game and my boxer would be a little beefier. Eventually throughout your career you'll form rivalries that are reflected by the action on the mat, where a rival might start throwing illegal hits and taunting your avatar.

The on-mat gameplay is phenomenal, to say the least. Boxing is a test of stamina in real life, and this has been held up very well in the game itself. The punching controls are mapped to the right analog stick by default, and throwing punches is as easy as moving the stick into a certain direction. For example, quickly slashing the stick in an upwards-diagonal motion will result in your avatar throwing a mean jab. Swiveling the stick from down to up will execute an uppercut. There are even haymakers that are done by moving the stick in different motions. Though these punches are much harder to successfully execute, when they are landed on an opponent, the effect is dramatic. Once you wear down an opponent, he'll start to throw sluggish punches, he'll swagger, and he'll eat the floor when you land a clean hit. Of course, punching wildly and getting hit by your opponent will have the same devastating result on your boxer, and the finesse, knowledge, and stamina required in boxing is also required in the videogame in order to win matches. On harder difficulty settings, this game is truly punishing to any and all mistakes you make.

The gameplay is actually enhanced by the visuals; something that I feel the Xbox 360 hasn't really accomplished yet. Playing Fight Night Round 3 in high-definition glory is an experience that truly has to be seen. From the sweat beads dripping down a boxer's chest to the skin ripples in his face when he's hit, Fight Night Round 3 delivers detail in every way. The bright lights make sweat glisten and will actually blind you from time to time, putting you right into the head of your boxer. The default camera angle is extremely close to the combatants, making the action up-close and personal. Sometimes, especially after a big hit, the camera will swivel or shak, representing the unnerving feeling of uncontrollability and pain that a real-life boxer would feel. Like I said, with Fight Night Round 3, the visuals actually enhance the gameplay. Getting hit with a big punch not only feels brutal, but looks brutal thanks to these visuals.

The menu music is fitting, but I usually ended up listening to my Xbox 360 Custom Soundtrack anyway. Fortunately, the in-game commentary is actually worth listening to, even though some of the sound clips are played in a strange order. For instance, after each match, the commentator usually commends one of the boxers but sometimes won't specify whom he's talking about until he's finished complimenting. It's almost as if the sound team put in the different audio clips backwards. If there's anything worth bragging about in terms of sound, it's the sound effects, which do a fantastic job of signaling when your boxer's bones are crunching and when he's gasping for breath. And when the crowd gets into a fight, and starts chanting, you'll really feel it.

In almost every way, Fight Night Round 3 is a sensational game that sports, fighting, or boxing fans will enjoy. In fact, I really can't find anything to complain about. If you own an Xbox 360, I highly recommend giving EA Sports' knockout title a chance. Of course, the game on the Xbox, PlayStation 2, and PSP share the exact same gameplay features, but they don't have the visual enhancements that the 360 version delivers so perfectly. If EA Sports can continue to hit this hard with their next-gen games, sports fans won't have much left in their wallet when Madden NFL 2007 and NBA Live 2007 release.

True Next Gen

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 09, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is simply amazing. One of the trademarks of the Fight Night franchise has been the amazing gameplay, and that is still there. In addition, this game looks almost photorealistic. It certainly has the best looking digital people I have ever seen.

If you have an xbox 360, you MUST get this game. There simply is no better way to see the power of your console. And besides, it is great fun. Especially things like the hay maker moves are great fun, since they keep even seemingly stronger oponents on their toes...

I am not a boxing fan by any stretch of the imagination, but this is a must-have game.

puta mucha la mera talegA!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 11
Date: April 27, 2006
Author: Amazon User

compren este juego si esta el `merisimo pene erecto!! ta buenisisisisisimo!! puta mucha la mera talega!! uuuu siii la mera verga!!

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