Whether it was the arcade-style of Punch-Out and Ready 2 Rumble or the more realistic approaches of Knockout Kings and Fight Night, boxing has always been a staple in video games. But with the rise of UFC, boxing video games almost entirely exist in VR these days. That said, even with the UFC’s popularity at an all-time high, the people still yearn for the sweet science of boxing. Thankfully, developer Steel City Interactive has heard our cries and plans to fill the need for boxing with their game Undisputed. While Undisputed has been in early access on PC for some time, with the game’s release on console, it’s time to find out if Undisputed is a contender or a pretender.

Review Round-Up:

Developer Steel City Interactive’s approach to boxing in Undisputed is on the right track, but there’s a long road ahead of it. Its emphasis on realism, preparing for fights using RPG-like mechanics, and creating an adrenaline-filled experience in the ring are significant building blocks. Still, the fluidity of its gameplay animations and reactiveness of its commentators don’t come close to living up to the high bar that was set by the Fight Night series back in the late 2000s- Andrew McMahon, IGN

After 13 extremely long years, we’re so glad to finally be playing a major new boxing game on Xbox. Undisputed isn’t necessarily the perfect follow-up to Fight Night Champion, but it’s a more realistic take on the sport that delivers a good amount of entertainment inside the squared circle, and we’re impressed by what the Steel City Interactive team have created with their first video game ever. Let’s hope we don’t have to wait another 13 years for a sequel! – Fraser Gilbert, PureXbox

Fighters feel unique due to attributes that alter their performance in the squared circle. There are a range of categories and sub-sections that govern how they perform to help make each boxer feel unique. Adding another layer to this is the perk system which adds even more individuality. These traits link to real-life skills to better replicate their performance in the game. For example, when Tyson Fury gets knocked down, his ability to get back up feels natural and not robotic or forced. The game flows smoothly, with character behaviors, making everything seem less like a video game and more like a real-life experience. – Jaz Sagoo, COG Connected

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