Pride FC channels the raw spirit of 2000s Japanese MMA. Heavy hitters, ring legends and a real arena buzz. The mechanics are imperfect, yet every strike still feels weighty.
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Sports2 players16+
Description
An Anchor and 505 Games MMA fighter released in 2004 (Korea, Europe, US), a video game adaptation of the Japanese Pride Fighting Championships league. A roster of real fighters from Pride's golden era (Wanderlei Silva, Mirko Cro Cop, Fedor Emelianenko), authentic Pride rules and faithful clinch animations. A solid niche for martial arts fans.
Pride FC - Fighting Championships review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,1 GB📅04/11/2003
Published by THQ
Pride FC - Fighting Championships (PS2) price, value & rarity
An adaptation of the Pride mixed-martial-arts circuit, a combat sport then on the rise, in a licensed game with no particular legacy. Its sole singularity lies in the Korean pressing, distributed on a small scale for a narrow local audience and scarce in collections outside Korea. The interest rests on this regional scarcity rather than on the merits of a title tied to a dated sporting event.
Is Pride FC - Fighting Championships still worth playing in 2026?
A fighting game from THQ, Pride FC - Fighting Championships adapts the famous Japanese mixed martial arts organisation, where you face licensed fighters in ground and standing duels demanding mastery of strikes, throws and submissions, in a more simulation than arcade approach. The fidelity to the real fighters, the depth of the grappling system and the atmosphere of the galas appeal to MMA fans. The demanding handling and a dated production bound the ambition. For an MMA fan or someone curious about Pride's golden age, the title keeps a preserved fidelity and depth, in a dated edition.
