just picked my copy up and im mad!

[XxEliteHitmanxX]

the game play is amazing... graphics... amazing... but then i go look at the roster of fighters and THEY AINT THERE!

Floyd Mayweather!
Zab Judah!
Antonio Tarver!
Felix Trinidad!
Mike Tyson!

now tell me something.. how could they not have those guys and have jesus chavez and micky ward and artturo gatti.... it just makes me mad.... its a great game tho

[Taeth]

How is the game play amazing? I hate it

[XxEliteHitmanxX]

how could u hate it? if u know boxing then u will like it because its much more realistic than both of the last two games togehter! and the graphics are much better

[Taeth]

The first game was more realistic ... stationary punching, fast combinations were possible. Better camera angle(Farther away), and better movement.

[Purist]

This game is as close to true boxing as it comes. The first game wasn't realistic. The Heavyweights were as fast as the featherweights. This one is good. And I'd like to create PBF myself put that crossblock and mold his style etc.. And Zab Judah's too. I'm gonna create a Judah that was trained by Ronnie Shields and the Judah that's trained by his father Trinidad has retired, you can create Tarver, and Tyson isn't in the game... "yet" but he can be created.

[XxEliteHitmanxX]

hey star get at me if u create em... cuz i wanna make em ... yeh this one is the best game yet.... the closer angle gives u a better look at the action... in the first game all the punchs were way to weak.. this gives u a real feel to boxing compaired to the others

[Purist]

which system you got it on? You still box?

[XxEliteHitmanxX]

i got it on PS2..... yeh im still boxing... way better.. ive improved a lot... ive got a torney in june im looking forward too... amature stuff.. ill prob weigh in at junior welterweight... im a regulate that shit homie haha

[Purist]

cool give the results when you do.

[Sheps]

Whos the secrtet chracters

[sparring101]

Answer me this guys; and I'm not criticizing your viewpoint, just stating my feelings. True, this is close to boxing, but isn't the gameplay slow as hell to you? Yeah, it's like real boxing to me if it were a tough man competition (speedwise). Just playing my favorite character (Joe Frazier), he does indeed have that "feel" to him. There's a sense of urgency to get in the inside. But when I'm there, his punches are so slow. I can't even do a left hook body, left hook head combo. Hell, he's so slow he can't do a one-two. I'm not looking to do Ali-style flurries (which Ali, Leonard, Robinson, Jones, and De La Hoya all can still do very well), but it seems the only combos I can do consistently are a [predictable] left hook right hook.

Everything else about the game I feel is perfect; the addition of the styles, actual useful signature punches, etc. But I was disappointed yesterday because basic combos are now so slow. Also, the haymaker and other special punches I find TOTALLy useless. I never complained about them in round 2; I just went defensive until my opponent wasted some stamina and then countered. Now, those moves are way too slow. Everything's way too slow unless your the above-mentioned characters or a lightweight. I mean, I don't expect Jeff Lacy to bust a Ray Leonard Flurry, but a basic double jab cross, or double left hook (body then head) or something. The power hitter's punches are so easy to see that it's a miracle to get one that isn't parried. Just because your a power hitter or a pressure fighter doesn't mean that you're reaching back for "an arrow" every time you punch.

Or am I judging the game too soon? I've only had it for one day. I like it, but this drastic change in speed and the inabillity to throw basic combos with guys that aren't Jones Jr are really bugging me. I don't know. It's realistic, but just too slow for me(broken record...I'm sorry).

[Purist]

I think it's because you throw combos faster using the strick

[sparring101]

I think it's because you throw combos faster using the strick

I use the analog sticks. In fact, I've always used the analog sticks; ever since the first game.

[Purist]

then try to mix up the stick and base buttons

[El Kabong]

I like using the buttons...I can't think fast enough to use the damn stick without throwing the same punch over and over again.

I love the game it's bad as hell