The best UFC Undisputed entry, featuring a large roster, Pride mode and maximally refined gameplay. Ground game is especially polished and content is very generous. An absolute must for every MMA fan.
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Description
MMA simulation by Yuke's, 3 entry of UFC Undisputed franchise with PRIDE FC. Published by THQ, released in February 2012 in Europe, North America and Japan. Over a hundred fifty licensed UFC and PRIDE FC fighters including Fedor Emelianenko and Wanderlei Silva, MMA simulation gameplay mixing standing strikes, grappling and new Submission Mini-Game system, over seven combat disciplines, original PRIDE FC mode with Japanese rules and spectacular arena entry, personal Career mode, ranked online multiplayer mode, English commentary Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan.
UFC Undisputed 3 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
The art direction frames the fighter from every angle of the cage. Lean, muscular physiques, faithful tattoos, skin that reddens and swells over the rounds, blood marking the face: the body records every exchange. On the ground, the interlocking of limbs in a grappling phase reads clearly despite the complexity of the holds. The fenced octagon frames it all, turning each bout into a closed room watched up close.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
The career mode here charts a whole journey, from minor promotions to the summit, with each win unlocking fresh techniques to absorb. The fighter creator, historical challenges and online bouts feed a lasting commitment, and this entry is still often named the high point of the series on this generation.
