FaceBreaker Review
- Posted September 2nd, 2008 at 23:54 EDT by
- 30 Comments
Review Score
- PSU Review Score
- 8.0
- Avg. user review score:
- 7.0
Summary
FaceBreaker proves that not only is it not a Ready 2 Rumble knock off, it exceeds its supposed predecessor in just about every conceivable manner.
We like
- Excellent multiplayer experience
- Solid Create-a-Boxer feature
- Easy gameplay mechanics
We dislike
- Too difficult even on the lowest setting
- Some characters may come off as cheap
See PSU's review on Metacritic & GameRankings
(continued from previous page) ...highest, results in your character being able to perform his/her hilarious FaceBreaker. The other way to pick up the W is by scoring three knockouts. If a boxer doesn’t reach either goal, the fight will enter into a sudden death mode where the first knockdown wins.
The only true downfall to the gameplay is the difficulty level. While PixelJunk Monsters made difficult gaming fun and addictive, FaceBreaker will push gamers away with that same problem. Even on the easiest setting, the title is sometimes too challenging even for the most hardcore of players. EA definitely needs to update this portion of the game in order to make it a more accessible title for the casual gamer.
Visually, the game maintains a decidedly ‘cartoony’ feel to it, though the graphics nonetheless boost a high level of detail and make for some pleasurable viewing. Many of the boxers themselves are downright entertaining to watch, and equally as intimidating. The atmosphere and surrounding presentation outside of the ring is also particularly impressive. Not only will you see other boxers doing ridiculous things outside the ring, but also each ringside brings a unique comedic element to the table, which only works to elongate the game’s entertainment value considerably.
Online play, meanwhile, is largely similar to that of EA’s Fight Night Round 3. For those unfamiliar with the aforementioned brawler, suffice to say you can expect some discernable slow down at various points throughout a match, though due to it being that way on both sides of the screen, it doesn’t detract from the overall experience. I definitely see myself enjoying toe-to-toe battles online.
Ultimately, while FaceBreaker admittedly isn’t for everyone, the gameplay mechanics are on the whole highly inviting, affording gamers a true pick up and play experience. Having said that, the game’s difficulty even on the easiest setting is likely to deter casual audiences, and may cause some frustrations for even the most seasoned players. As a multiplayer experience both online or off, however, you’d be hard pressed to find something better.
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svtschmidt
- 11:58pm BST - September 2nd, 2008
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the demo was garbage. this review is ridiculously high. at best a 5.
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Twilight93
- 12:19am BST - September 3rd, 2008
- 3
It was a decent demo, im just guessing you guys sucked at the game and were beaten easily. But i agree, the game is difficult and the Create-A-Boxer is AWESOME!
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StoneDogAiel
- 1:55am BST - September 3rd, 2008
- 6
It was worth the demo play, but i wont be getting it.
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PS3-The Ultimate Machine
- 2:16am BST - September 3rd, 2008
- 8
So lemme get this straight,you guys are all complaining about the review score being to high,when you can't since it's DAVE's review!!One MAN,it's not a survey,it is just the opinion of one man on one game,nothing more nothing less,jeez,if you guys thought it was such a crappy game why did you even read the review in the first place?
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Mike_Harradence
- 3:13am BST - September 3rd, 2008
- 10
If you read Justin Pinter's PSU preview of Facebreaker, he leaned toward not liking the game....
"If Facebreaker were a cheap PlayStation Network title, then we’d be gung-ho, but as of right now, the game lacks depth and caters only to the frantic button smashing newbies of fighting titles."
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svtschmidt
- 9:55am BST - September 3rd, 2008
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#3 NO. The game wasn't hard. It just wasn't fun to play. I'm guessing you liked it because the game required no thought whatsoever. Something based on your other posts you have great difficulty with.
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Triple Dk |
TripleDk- 11:34am BST - September 3rd, 2008
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@16 lol I don't get why everybody hates you.
the game was actually good. A funny boxing game with a new innovative gameplay. Of course it was extremely hard, I couldn't even win in on match in the demo on easy! Based on the demo (remember, demo, not the full game!) I think I would give it 7,5 or so.
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Punisher99
- 12:06pm BST - September 3rd, 2008
- 18
I cant even believe this is considered a next gen game. Or even current gen. And for the record, yes I played the demo. to win the match all i had to do was keep tapping buttons, no thought or no strategy. This game is a joke.
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angryplaystationdude |
sympozium_666- 12:07pm BST - September 3rd, 2008
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lol @ Dave Did EA just pay you 2 million dollars for giving Facebreaker a 8. While the demo was good Don't know how it was garbage must be too hard for them ?
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Twilight93
- 2:30pm BST - September 3rd, 2008
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@15 - How do you know I like games that dont require much thought from my posts? Actually, I do like games that challenge me lik SotC and I always wished KHII was harder. but I still think it was a decent demo. Don't bash me because I actually thought the game was decent (when playing on easy lol) but if I offended you in anyway I do apoligize. But just remeber, two wrongs don't make a right. The score was Dave's opinon, it doesn't mean everyone should agree with it.
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svtschmidt
- 3:34pm BST - September 3rd, 2008
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@21 I have no problem with Dave. I never said anything about Dave. You are the one who made it personal. Maybe you shouldn't start attacking people in the first place. Dave has an opinion that it is an 8. I have an opinion that it is a 5. Just because someone doesn't like a game doesn't mean that they can't play it, so don't try to turn this around like I started something with you.
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Twilight93
- 6:45pm BST - September 3rd, 2008
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The two comments were not suppose to be together. Dave's score wasn't suppose to be part of the comment i meant for you. But lik I said, I'm sorry if I had offended you in anyway, which apparently I have. Now let's end this like two normal people and move on with our lives.
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angryplaystationdude |
sympozium_666- 7:19pm BST - September 3rd, 2008
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5 because OPM gave it a 5/10 or maybe something esle
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UltimaEnder
- 10:56pm BST - September 10th, 2008
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Is this a joke? Obviously EA sent Mr. Dave Wales a free copy and since he has been doing this all of 3 months he felt obligated to give it a ridiculously retardedly high score. I'm all about differing opinions but I would pay to site down with this guy and have him explain to me what about Facebreaker deserves a 8/10.
What a joke.
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Dave
- 11:21am BST - September 11th, 2008
- 28
Ultima, are you kidding me? GameInformer and Total Video Games gave FaceBreaker a 78 and 80 and OPM gave it a 7. My score is not "ridiculously" high. I'm not the only person who gave it the respect it deserves. It's a shame that so many people want to believe this is just some mindless button masher when there is such a deep strategical element to the game that makes it like chess.
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HomeyDaClown |
HomeyDaClown- 9:56am BST - September 18th, 2008
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Everyone has an opinion but it is worthless unless you put some reasons behind your opinion. If you liked Ready 2 Rumble you will most likely enjoy this game. I thought the game ROCKS minus the girl between rounds. The controls are simple yet enough skill is needed with them to actually win (This is helpful if you wish your spouse/girlfriend to get involved). If you played the demo for just a couple of rounds then you probably didn't get the full effect. Dodge and Parry moves actually work unlike some games where you are getting the crap beat out of you and you can't do anything about it til your out for the count. Online play is rather impressive considering how fast paced the action is in the ring as long as you have a fast connection... it does get a little jerky when someone with high latency connects to your match. Outside of the girl between matches I would like to hear the Ready 2 Rumble announcer again. I give the game 8 out of 10
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nouse4aname68 |
DStokesPSU- 5:09am BST - October 10th, 2008
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I will say this...its been a long time since I've gotten beaten so badly by an computer ai on easy.... :*( Time to pick up the controller and l2p huh?
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