A List of Top UFC 2010 Disappointments

Before I got this game I wouldn't stop visiting its videos over and over again and I must've written tens of comments, I was THAT excited. Now that my copy arrived from ebay 2 days ago and I got a chance to play it yesterday(I bought the online IMMEDIATELY) I realized that it's just one whole disc of disappointments.

- If you manage to find someone to fight online within your first 30 tries, then it's your lucky day kid.

- Out of the 8 matches I managed to get online I only had one without lag. My opponent was really bad but I prolonged the fight for 3 rounds to cherish the lagless moment.

- The controls aren't nearly totally explained in the tutorial... hell, they're not nearly half explained in the tutorial. I can't figure out how to do A LOT of things and I got the platinum from UFC 2009.

- Ultimate Fights mode is too damn hard in many cases. Whereas in 2009 you'd have to beat the opponent with a certain move at a certain round as tops difficulty, this time you have 3 pages of listed things you have to do for every fight(almost)and most of them are not obvious. I know 2009's were too easy but they took it from one extreme to another. You can't choose the difficulty either and I think your opponent is somewhere in the lines of Advanced.

- I know it's more realistic this way but fighters like Royce Gracie are too good at submissions, and fighters like GSP are too good at takedowns. Sometimes I wonder what I could have done against these fighters to not get submitted when I have full stamina or not get taken down when I turn the right analog stick like crazy.

- Fights end too quickly now I think. Fighters' chins in 2010 are like glass chins compared to 2009's.

- Online glitches... enough said.

These are the ones I could remember from the top of my head, I've turned the game off hours ago and don't feel like playing again, I'm sure I encountered more than this. I am yet to try some modes but I already heard a lot of criticism about them too so I'm not looking forward. I haven't played it as much as I know some of you guys have so maybe you can correct me somewhere. I wish I bought a different game with my limited budget.

Hey, this is about the unexplained control scheme...since you sound quite like an expert, I was wondering if you knew how to 'submit' other people. I've managed to isolate their limbs but so far have been unable to use a submission lock. I am currently spinning my palm on the right analog stick and my character is Machida :P

This is not really spot-on the topic, but I really need some help please!

Hey, this is about the unexplained control scheme...since you sound quite like an expert, I was wondering if you knew how to 'submit' other people. I've managed to isolate their limbs but so far have been unable to use a submission lock. I am currently spinning my palm on the right analog stick and my character is Machida :P

This is not really spot-on the topic, but I really need some help please!

bobbleheadrogue

man I hate machida x)... you need to spin like crazy but if it still doesn't work it's probably because your opponent's stamina is still good. Use stamina bars(enable them from your options). To reduce stamina permanently your best bet is to hit on the stomach and if your opponent is restless then his stamina will temporarily go down and you should swiftly take the chance. Go for the submission when your opponent's stamina level is red preferrable when your stamina is green. You'll obviously be more successful with good submission artists and you'll find it difficult to submit fighters with good submission defence. Hope this helped.

the lag

The whole game.

Fights online always go to the ground too haha. It's so easy to take people down it's not even funny. Also, that "Kay. Tee. Eff. Oh!" trophy is like, hard to get. Is it glitched? I'm disappointed that they decided to put Kendall Grove in the game instead of the person who beat him, 8-1 Mark Munoz lol. Leg kicks need to have more effect in the game as they are one of the most overlooked tactic in MMA. Leg kicks hurt.

Fights online always go to the ground too haha. It's so easy to take people down it's not even funny. Also, that "Kay. Tee. Eff. Oh!" trophy is like, hard to get. Is it glitched? I'm disappointed that they decided to put Kendall Grove in the game instead of the person who beat him, 8-1 Mark Munoz lol. Leg kicks need to have more effect in the game as they are one of the most overlooked tactic in MMA. Leg kicks hurt.

IntenseJohn

That same trophy was in 09. You just have to wait until you get it accidentally like I did. Leg kicks are DEFINATELY underrated. They're an important part of mma as Shogun has proven when he made machida look like a drunk ballerina in their first match(that he was supposed to win :P)

The whole game.

WinnerByTKO

I love the game. I even got my friend hooked on it now. I was having problems with the submissons but i have been able to get that figured out now. I havent tryed online yet but i have heard nothing but problems with it. The people that call this game a joke is the ones that usually suck and get there butt's kicked in it.

Appreciate this thread. Played 2009 endlessly but was perplexed after playing the 2010 demo. Been putting off purchasing it but after reading this, that's indefinite. Guess I'll keep my hopes up for EA's little baby. Cheers mate!

I still dont know how to defend a submission - do you spin the right stick?hotfiree

Yes rotate the right stick clockwise.

Pride FC on PS2 was pretty good.

On Topic: I Pass.

And lemme just add in real quick. If you guys are having trouble finding a match online, like getting the "This game is no longer available." or whatever notification, make sure to make your game settings very specific. It helps to find matches a little easier, although it still may be tedious. For example, for me at least, it's real hard to find a match on quick game. I always set very fine game preferences when I play. I set my weight class as Lightweight, 3 rounds, UFC only fighters, and camp fighting off. I find matches quicker and if it asks you to create a session, do it. Somebody will pop into your match sooner or later. That's my 2 cents... hope it helps. :)

Had 2 days off and played the game for hours. I now have a record of 25 wins with 12 losses. Not bad, my 2009 record was much better but hey, I know I've been hasty to try ranked too quickly this time.

To find a player online I'm purposely making my prferenes so that no player is found and I create my own session. Much faster this way. Waiting for people to join is much easier than having to go through countless screens saying 'No Session Found' or 'Session No Longer Available'.

I'm not so disappointed anymore. Only thing I'm REALLY REALLY pissed off at now is the fact that someone disconnected on me and it shows that I disconnected not him. I never disconnect, I'd prefer a loss over a DNF percentage in my profile any time.

I believe someone mentioned how hard it is to keep the fight standing up and they were right. I don't have a bad ground game but I'd like to keep the fight standing up once in a while.

I can't seem to find a way to do the special BJJ specialists reversals from 2009 and I know they're in 2010 since I met two players using Anderson and Maia who tried to do it to me. It's probably explained in career mode but who'd want to go that far to learn it? :?

Does it annoy anyone how the clock doesnt stop when the match finishes via KO or SUB ?hotfiree

No doesnt annoy me. I really dont pay to much attention to the clock most of the time. Im ususally enjoying beating the crap out of someone lol

overall i dont really have a list of dissapointments for ufc 2010. After playing 2010 since release then going back and playing 2009, the improvements are massive. Online hasnt been laggy for me, cage usage is great. Overall im happy with 2010