While they seem to be slightly easier this go around, they still just aren’t that much fun. The training sessions in Legacy mode basically boil down to the same training minigames found in Round 4. You’ll still pick the next fight for your boxer and have to budget your time accordingly between training, fighting, and sponsorship activities. The progression is functionally similar to both Round 4 and the last two UFC games made by THQ. Unfortunately, the bulk of the Legacy mode features are carried over from the last game in the series, so fans of Round 4 will probably be slightly disappointed in this area.

Your boxer can now spend money earned from sponsors or fights to train at higher quality facilities. The career style Legacy Mode returns with a few changes. While the game does not feature a huge diversity of modes, there is still plenty to experience. While several areas of the game could use some more polish, the majority of the experience reinvigorates the Fight Night franchise, setting the bar even higher than its predecessors.

FNC provides a good balance between the familiar and the fresh by changing up the punch controls a bit, adding drama via the new story driven “Champion” mode, and improving on the already great graphics. EA’s sweet science simulator makes its return this year with Fight Night Champion.

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