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UFC 6 review: a bloody, brilliant MMA fighting game
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S; EA Vancouver/Electronic Arts Micromanaging your fighter is a little tedious, but the action is thrilling in this authentically detailed sporting simulation
TL;DR
- UFC 6 realistically simulates the grind of MMA training, focusing on technique and instinctual combat.
- The fighting mechanics are excellent, with natural animations flowing between submissions, wrestling, and stand-up.
- Character models are highly detailed, showing realistic injuries like disfigured ears and appearing bruised and cut after fights.
- The new Legacy story mode provides a mythologized rise of a fictional fighter, complete with melodrama and real-world interactions like press conferences and social media responses.
- The training camp simulation, while authentic, can be a tedious aspect of the game, though skipping drills offers fewer benefits.