The career mode is easy to get into and "create a character" gives you a good shot of making a character who looks just like you. I was disappointed to find that my guy had to have washboard abs though. I always find it funny when a character with a dad bod like mine struts about the cage.
The fight engine is more user-friendly than in the past. The grappling side of things is far less complicated yet remains a challenge, and the stand-up striking element is my favourite for a fighting game in ages.
Your fighter gets tired very quickly if you button mash, so you actually end up paying far greater attention to your distance and angles when striking.
UFC3 keeps you honest. If you think you've got your opponent beat and choose the wrong time to swarm them, things go from great to horrible in a matter of seconds.
By the same token, not swarming a weakened or dazed opponent could let them off the hook. See the great conundrum you've got here?
EA has been a class operator in the sports game world for a while now and UFC3 is up to its normal standard of quality.
EA Sports UFC 3
Platforms: Playstation 4, Xbox One
Rating: R16
Verdict: With a roster full of stars, UFC has the best striking engine ever
