Written by AJE. Reproduced with the kind permission of
AJE.
Here are all the basics of the game you should know before playing.
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Inside The Ropes
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Ladies and Gentlemen, it's fight night. Pick apart your opponent with surgical precesion because swinging wildy won't win you any titles. Protect yourself at all times as one solid punch can put you on the canvas.
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Knockdown
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When a fighter gets knocked down, the referee begins the 10 count. To pick yourself up from the canvas you must clear your vision by aligning the referee images into one clear image. The left analog stick and right analog stick each control one image. A third image remains stationary in the middle of the screen, as you move the left and right analog sticks to line up all the images in the center.
EA Sports Tip: To get up from a knockdown, pick a single part of the referee (like the logo on his shirt) and focus on it. This makes clearing your vision a lot easier.
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End Of Fight
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If the fight goes the distance without a knockout, the judges tally the final scores and the winner is announced. After seeing the judge's cards, the Punch stats screen then appears, displaying the final punch totals for the bout.
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Penalties/Stoppages
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Watch the low blows and other cheap shots. If caught, you'll get away with a warning the first time and then penalized one point off your score in the round for each following infraction that is caught by the ref. Rack up too many penalties and he'll disqualify you.
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Tips and Hints
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To work your way up the ranks, you need to use your head. use these tips to stay a step ahead of the competition.
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Offense
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-Counter punch your opponent after blocking or avoiding his punches. A counter punch is often the most effective punch.
-Throw your punches wisely. A non-stop barrage of punches drains your energy and makes you less powerful.
-If you feel you are losing when exchanging punches - back off! Regain your energy and health then go at it again.
-Mix up your punches and you will land more of them. Alternate between head and body shots, and left- and right-handed punches.
-Punches to the head do more immediate damage but body punches tire your opponent out and slow him down in the long run. Use both to be successful.
-Try to corner your opponent from a knockdown, then pummel him as he falls to the mat - that will make it tough for him to get up.
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Defense
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-Press and hold the R1 button and move the right analog stick to parry incoming punches and create opportunities to counterpunch.
-Keep your guard up and protect yourself at all times. The best offense is a good defense.
-A moving target is the hardest to hit. Use your footwork to avoid punches and to set up your own chances to score.
-Blocking and avoiding your opponenet's unches will tire him out and make him more vulnerable. If you lean and make your opponent's miss, you will more easily tire him out, then come back!
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Game Paused Menu
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Press the START button during gameplay to access the Game Paused Menu. From the Game Pause Menu, you can change your options, review punch stats, watch replays, or throw in the towel.
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