EA Sports MMA Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[Anim8or]

Quote: Originally Posted by EarvGotti

Okay so i played a few matches and im liking the game so far. Graphics are amazing and it looks like an actual fight. I'm still getting used to the controls as I have never played Fight Night before. I cant figure out how to throw head kicks, i've only been throwing leg kicks so far. Once you get the full mount it seems like its an automatic win. I've only been playing on Medium difficulty so maybe that has something to do with it. But everytime i've gotten the mount I end up knocking the guy out. Submissions are REALLY a chess match. I've been thrown in the triangle twice and go choked out because I couldnt figure out how the submission zone thing works. The ground game is great. Its simple but complex at the same time. Simple because all you have to do is press the A button to transition(there's no major and minor transitions like UFC).....but complex because you have to time it right and preserve your stamina. I'm getting used to striking with the Right Stick. Its not as responsive as I would like for it to be, but once the punches land they look fluid and realistic. The CPU goes for takedowns a lot in this demo. But sprawling is easy because you just hit the B button. Overall i'm liking the feel of the demo, and looking forward to the actual game.

Love that you guys are enjoying it.. I have been biting my nails all night hoping people see the love we put into it.

One note: There IS actually a major transition, it's just UP on the left stick and A. If you are in a centered position (guard, stacked, Posture up) you can choose the direction for your pass as well (minor down left/right+A or up left/right+A). If major transitions are stopped though, you will be swept, so just use them when you think your opponent is off his guard or low on stamina.

Simon

[Gotmadskillzson]

I am really loving the fake striking you can do. Really sets up the cpu for a takedown nicely when they are worried about you tagging them. I do love how there are different stamina zones. One for the head, one for the torso, etc. And FINALLY leg kicks actually matter. Even more awesome that cpu will start to check leg kicks if you constantly throw them.

I also love how it is different ways to escape out of positions, especially back mount and from guard. Also love how not every fighter got the same kind of escape moves, throws or counters. Makes everybody feel different and unique in their own way.

Like trying to do submission moves and muay thai moves with Lashley was impossible, the cpu wasn't having none of that and shut it down quick, which was nice.

[CX1329]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson

And FINALLY leg kicks actually matter. Even more awesome that cpu will start to check leg kicks if you constantly throw them.

That's great to hear. If leg kicks matter, then maybe I'll finally have a lot of fun with the Muay Thai folks.

[23bluesman]

Quote: Originally Posted by Anim8or

Love that you guys are enjoying it.. I have been biting my nails all night hoping people see the love we put into it. One note: There IS actually a major transition, it's just UP on the left stick and A. If you are in a centered position (guard, stacked, Posture up) you can choose the direction for your pass as well (minor down left/right+A or up left/right+A). If major transitions are stopped though, you will be swept, so just use them when you think your opponent is off his guard or low on stamina. Simon

Thanks for the tip! Haven't dl'd the demo yet as I have a PS3 (don't think it's out yet) but the suspense is killing me man!!!

The only thing I hate right now by looking at the vids is Overeem's generic shorts..takes away from his trademark look.

Btw, do you also post at the EA Sports MMA website official forums?

[Stumbleweed]

Oh man, I'm excited about this... should have some time tonight to mess with it too. Glad the first impressions from the league guys are positive -- I'm looking forward to some online fight cards for sure.

[Phobia]

Quote: Originally Posted by Anim8or

Love that you guys are enjoying it.. I have been biting my nails all night hoping people see the love we put into it. One note: There IS actually a major transition, it's just UP on the left stick and A. If you are in a centered position (guard, stacked, Posture up) you can choose the direction for your pass as well (minor down left/right+A or up left/right+A). If major transitions are stopped though, you will be swept, so just use them when you think your opponent is off his guard or low on stamina. Simon

LOVING it Simon!!!

Any other tips you might let go of?

I did not know about the passing. Still a lot to learn.

How do you stuff a take down and end in a submission. I stuffed I think it was Jake Shields from taking me down and ended up on my back with him in a guillotine choke. Tapped him out for the win. But I am not sure how I did it exactly. I thought I was just hitting B to sprawl

Oh and Shields on the ground is beast. He hooked me in a triangle which I fought it off for a good 45 secs. Then he switches to a arm bar which I then come close to losing on but managed to keep him at bay. I get back to my feet and then he goes for the take down and I reverse it to a guillotine choke. He hung on for about 30 secs with me slowly tighten in on him, then he hooks my arm and manages to keep me at bay again. But he could not keep it as I hit the zone and sank it in quickly. Win for Miller, by submission Guillotine choke

[DaveDQ]

I can't say how much I like the stamina in this game. You really feel like you are deciding what to do and when to do it.

Stamina = My Precious.

[LingeringRegime]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson

This game is amazing. I must have seen 5 different throws with Overeem alone. And I do like how stamina plays a HUGE role in this game. I do love the fact that you aren't defenseless when somebody is standing in your guard over you. You can up kick them in the jaw ANDDDDDDDDDD SWEEP THEM ! Lashely was standing over me, I upped kicked a few times, then stuck both my feet in his gut and tossed him to the side. That move was nice. So is pushing him up against the cage, kneeing his body, doing foot stomps and throwing elbows up against the cage. The submission moves are nasty on this game. I do like it how you really have to time it and if you miss an attempt you take a pretty good size stamina hit. And I do like how the characters play to their strengths. Lashley didn't want any part of the stand up and always looked to shoot in on me. But since he isn't good in submissions, he didn't try to sub me, he was more interested trying to get into full mount to ground and pound.

Sounding good. Can't wait to give it a go tonight.