Common Sense Media Review
By Brett Molina
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
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UFC Undisputed 3
What's It About?
UFC UNDISPUTED 3 is a straight-up simulation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring dozens of mixed martial artists, players can choose a fighter or create their own and guide them to a world title in a variety of weight classes. Game modes allow players to climb the ladder toward a championship or defend their title. They can also relive classic moments from the UFC and fellow organization Pride Fighting Championship. There's also a Career Mode, where players can create a fighter and guide them to a legendary career.
Is It Any Good?
UFC Undisputed 3 is an incredible representation of the sport, adding some fresh wrinkles to make the controls simpler. Grappling and submissions are easier, but longtime fans can still use classic controls if they prefer the difficulty. The game features a thorough tutorial making it very easy to learn. Game options are very detailed, especially the Career Mode where players train a fighter, find sponsorships, and even customize their entrance music. The level of graphical details are striking, as every fighter mirrors their real-life counterpart accurately. For fans of the UFC, this game is a knockout.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the game compares to real-world UFC. How well does this game accurately represent the sport?
They can discuss the impact of media violence on kids.
Families can also discuss how this game presents the ring girls. How are most female characters presented in violent video games?
Game Details
- Platforms : PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : THQ
- Release date : February 14, 2012
- Genre : Sports
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : July 1, 2022
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