Steam users can get access to the long-awaitedUndisputedboxing game. Fans haven’t had a decent boxing game sinceFight Night Championalmost 12 years ago. The developers at EA appear to be more focused on theirUFCseries, so fans hungry for a faithful recreation of the sweet science of boxing are still active and playingFight Night Championusing Xbox Series X/S compatibility.
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Luckily,FN Champwas way ahead of its time and still looks and plays beautifully, but it’s time for a new contender to enter the ring, and that contender isUndisputed.The game is still in early access, so there is room for improvement, but the foundations are in place for what can develop intothe best boxing game available.Undisputedunderstands the mechanics of defensive fighting. The importance of not getting hit is as vital as landing a KO or winning on the judge’s scorecards.
Currently,Undisputeddoesn’t support the keyboard and mouse. It’s set up for controller support only. So players can use the Xbox, PS5, Switch, and generic controllers to play the game. The in-game settings and button layout suggest that the game was designed with the Xbox controller in mind.
Defensive Controls In Undisputed
The following will list the button layout for defensive maneuvers inUndisputed:
Defensive Strategies
Blocking isn’t always the most effective option. Fighters light on their feet, like Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leanard, are faster and more effective at fighting from a medium to long range, backing away from trouble, andpicking their opponents apart inUndisputed.
Flat-footed sluggers like Rocky Marciano and Joe Frazier are shorter and better suited to fighting inside the pocket, blocking, using slips, and counterpunches.Undisputedplayers should be mindful of their stamina and block damage. Relying too heavily on blocking will damage their arms, and mindlessly weaving in and out will deplete theirboxer’s stamina.
Good Fast Boxers
The style of fighter is down to the player’s choice and where they feel most comfortable. But good starting boxers with a long range that box well while back peddling are as follows:
Good Boxers From The Pocket
Pick any of the above fighters who can practice against boxers with lower stats to get a feel for weaving and blocking. As it stands, it’s not as responsive asFight Night,but with some practice, the defense can be mastered.
