Bruising, buggy and beautiful, UFC 2 is a technically triumphant fighter, but its combat can easily flounder and frustrate.

It looks incredible; Ground holds are a tense treat; Knockdowns make you feel 50ft tall

Punches lack punch; Career mode sorely lacks personality; Not enough content on offer

Best UFC game to date. Super realistic and a lot of fun. Must have for any UFC fan

EA Sports' debut game with the UFC license in 2014 was a good first attempt, but problems with the ground game and a barebones infrastructure prevented it from remaining interesting in the long term.

Like its predecessor, EA Sports UFC 2 captures all the pomp and circumstance of Mixed Martial Arts' biggest promotion. In this case, of course, that pomp is more like an electrifying "pow!

Lifelike visuals are incredible; Slugfests are robust and satisfying; Streamlined grappling makes it a viable strategy

Tutorials are lacking; Career mode needs more personality; Grapple defence is overly cumbersome

While certainly looks the part, it doesn't feel it. Strikes are razor sharp, kicks are satisfyingly heavy, and each and every fighter is beautifully sculpted and recreated, but each and every element is too robotic and rigid to recreate the dynamism and unpredictability that draws me to real UFC...

Varied stand-up game; Impressive visuals

Ultimately predictable; Ground game is too rigid; Uninspired game modes

EA UFC was a great game, but it lacked substance. The meat was fine, but it had no potatoes. The other problem with the game was that while the presentation was great, it suffered from a ridiculous ground game system and lack of other game modes.

What you're left with is an impressive package that represents both a marked improvement from its predecessor and a real treat for UFC fans - even if it may not capture everything that's great about the sport.

Trying to distill everything that makes MMA so brutal, complex, and amazing to watch is no simple task. EA Sports' first outing in the UFC franchise was an interesting first stab at bringing the intensity of the sport to the console, but it lacked the approachability that helped define their other...

This visually stunning take on the sport of MMA builds on the depth and variety of combat styles that makes the sport so appealing to audiences around the globe

It still remains incredibly difficult to lock in holds; which isn't aided much by the lack of substantial tutorials for both new and old mechanics

It is the fourth round of a UFC featherweight championship fight. My fighter, a former UFC lightweight champion who worked his way to the top after winning The Ultimate Fighter in dominant fashion, is in big trouble.

Tight controls; Beautiful; realistic graphics; Interesting Ultimate Team Mode

Steep learning curve for new players; Event Mode needs more fine tuning

UFC 2 may be the best MMA fighter I have played, even if doesn't mix things up as much as some might hope. I love being able to pit Mike Tyson against Bruce Lee in the octagon and what's best is that UFC 2 is easy to pick up and play, which makes it more accessible to newcomers and veterans alike.