Fight Night Champion

Fight Night Champion is a box in which the developers decided to do something unusual: a story mode with real drama. Andre Bishop's story takes the hero through prison, betrayal and a corrupt promoter, and between chapters he has to step into the ring in a scripted role. Sometimes you don't have to win a fight, you just have to hold out, and this changes the usual idea of ​​how boxing is played. In addition to the story, there is a legacy mode, where the selected boxer goes through his entire career: training, fights, titles and money. Control is based on blows specified by the movement of the stick, which is why the direction and strength of the blow depend on the gesture. A well-placed blow to the jaw ends the fight, but simply waving your arms won’t work—the opponent punishes mistakes. The roster is made up of real boxers and legends from different years, and the fights look and sound like a television boxing evening: announcements, lights, blood and analysis of the episodes. Online play and two-player matches add excitement, especially when the opponent knows what he's doing. Legacy mode is based on planning: in addition to battles, you need to conduct training and mini-games for reaction, monitor your form and earn money for a fight with a worthy opponent. Making a mistake in choosing a promoter or approaching a fight tired means getting into serious trouble in the ring. It's details like these that turn entertainment into a full-time boxing career. Fight Night Champion is still one of the best boxing games: a rare combination of entertainment, strong mechanics and a clear story.