Fight night champion

PS3
Single player/ multiplayer
Rs 2,499

Fight Night Champion works on two levelsu00a0-- in story mode and as a multiplayer. The Champion mode is a narrative arc that's a cross between Rocky and the 50 Cent film, Get Rich or Die Tryin'. Your character (noble Andre Bishop) goes from fighting white supremacists in jail to championship bouts, while dealing with corrupt officials, family and his father's legacy. It's a fun yarn, if a little corny.

The graphics are exquisite, with lovingly detailed fighters and venues (from low-rent gyms to Madison Square Garden), and the animation is impeccable. The controls are so detailed that you see the competition in more detail and appreciate the sport better.

You are rewarded for fighting tactically and for adapting your fight according to your opponent. The controls are logical and intuitiveu00a0-- you can either tap or tilt a controller stick to access the punches.
The game builds on the strengths and addresses weaknesses of previous Fight Night titles, with more accurate controls and better graphics than its predecessors.

Like the previous installments, the two-player option (playable online or locally) lets you create fights with titans from boxing history, from Mike Tyson to Muhammad Ali via Sugar Ray Leonard, but the roster has been expanded nicely. Among the 50-plus real-life boxers are current fighters, such as Ricky Hatton. It's enjoyable to see pugilists from different generations square up.

Game courtesy www.game4u.com

Quick Take
Graphics: Superb
gameplay: Great
Worth it? Yes
Final Rating: 4.8 out of 5