Boxing games have been around for a long time. But never before have we seen such an evolution in boxing since the Fight Night series from EA Sports.
Next-gen consoles have been graced with Fight Night Round 3 for the past few years, and for many it was a first look at what the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 were capable of. Now some time has passed, and EA Sports have had some time to work over an already solid concept to make it even better for Fight Night Round 4. EA Sports deliver on making some astoundingly positive changes, but not without some questionable calls.
Fight Night Round 4, much like its predecessor, is a pure boxing experience. The game amps up the speed and makes for one incredibly smooth, fast paced and hard hitting boxing experience. The effort put into simply making the mechanics work smoothly is astounding, with incredibly lifelike movement and animations which are simply glorious to watch. Straights punches, hooks and uppercuts all flow smoothly, and each round is filled with action. Punches are thrown almost entirely by using the right stick - unfortunately there is no alternative to this so you'll need to get used to it (though there have been rumours EA Sports are considering patching in face-button punches)
