60
There is something to be said for simplicity in video games. Many are overly complicated, and there is also room for forgiveness for a feature set of a game that isn’t full price. However, a sports game with no online capabilities and a very limited single-player experience is a tough one to enjoy for any length of time. BRBCC is unfortunately more limited than it is simplistic, and that causes a problem with overall enjoyment.
60
Between the comic book character models and various backdrops, there’s an agreeable cartoon aesthetic here that does justice to the license on a meagre budget. Unfortunately, it’s a bit too barebones to fully justify its price point: the inclusion of licensed songs, like Eye of the Tiger, give it some panache – but the story mode is simplistic, with text-based cut-scenes tying events together, and there’s no online option or alternative modes to speak of. Even though what’s here is of a high quality, it feels like it could have done with an additional training montage or two, just to add a little more beef to its bones.
75
Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions is a pleasant surprise for fans of arcade-style boxing games. It might not overflow with modes, and the lack of online play hurts, but the Arcade mode offers some well done, if ridiculous stories. The mechanics are simple to understand but deep, allowing for some technically smart fights to occur. In the end, the game won't go down as a classic, but it provides a fun experience and would be a good addition to your local versus game lineup.
4
Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions is more of an arcadey boxing game, not so much a simulation compared to the Fight Night series, and it does have some of its own merit. On top of using characters from the Creed/Rocky series, including Rocky, Adonis and Apollo Creed, Ivan and Viktor Drago, and Clubber Lang, it features a colourful cast of original boxers, with some favourites including Erik Erling, Hector Del Rosario, and Luke O'Grady (more for a comedic side). Characters can do a few different options of quick punches, power punches, grabs, and a powerful super move. Characters belong to one of three archetypes, General (A jack of all trades boxer), Swarmer (Faster fighters who don't quite hit as hard, but make up for it with fast combos), or Sluggers (Power punchers who don't have a big of a range of combos). Rounds last one minute a piece, and fights can be won by either scoring more knockdowns once all rounds end, you deal more damage come the end of the final round, or you lower the opponent's health bar 4 times within a fight. Fighters can also stun an opponent if they block too much, causing a guard break, or launch them against the ropes. You have access to a 1 VS 1 mode, or arcade mode, acting as a small, non-canon story to the Creed/Rocky story. For arcade, the balance is very weird. In the easiest difficulty, I had some fights that were an absolute struggle, and others were I didn't break a sweat. The AI for certain enemies is weird, either being very dumb, or always having a counter for your techniques with no valid explanation. There is also this training mini game, which doesn't really do too much, aside from window dressing between fights, but act as an easter egg to Rocky fans (including a mini game where you hit a slab of meat in a freezer, with specific button presses). The game is presented in a more cartoony artstyle, which helps make it more unique than sports games using the real life scans of athletes. Though some models look rough, mostly the ones based off real people. Overall, if you want something quick and easy, to scratch that Ready to Rumble itch, Creed Champions fulfills that goal mostly. But I'd recommend Ready to Rumble instead.
1
If you are looking for an easy boxing game skip this one. The easy mode is hard. The block button doesnt respond in time. Even if you try to dodge you'll get hit. I really don't see anything positive about that game.
8
at last a boxing game on the ps4 . arcade style anyone can pick up and play great if you have friends round . plays like an updated version of ready 2 rumble boxing from the ps1 days
Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions
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Sep 3, 2021
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Sep 1, 2021
80
Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions is a fantastic arcade-style boxing game that showcases a lot of fast action while still paying tribute to the long-running Rocky franchise. It’s lacking in terms of mode variety and it would be nice to have a more in-depth story mode that either recreated key parts of the lore or that allowed for alternate history versions of scenarios to play out. As it stands, the arcade ladder system offers up a tiny bit of story, but not enough to get invested into. Thankfully, the core gameplay is so fun that it keeps you hooked and having an unlocking system in place that rewards just playing the game instead of a pay-to-unlock setup is nice to see. It looks impressive as well, with crisp graphics and steady framerates allowing for the fast action to shine.
Sep 3, 2021
75
Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions is a pleasant surprise for fans of arcade-style boxing games. It might not overflow with modes, and the lack of online play hurts, but the Arcade mode offers some well done, if ridiculous stories. The mechanics are simple to understand but deep, allowing for some technically smart fights to occur. In the end, the game won't go down as a classic, but it provides a fun experience and would be a good addition to your local versus game lineup.
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Sep 11, 2021
8
at last a boxing game on the ps4 . arcade style anyone can pick up and play great if you have friends round . plays like an updated version of ready 2 rumble boxing from the ps1 days
Sep 4, 2021
8
Overall Score: 7.5. Big Rumbie Boxing: Creed Champions is a good arcade styled boxing game. It has good mechanics, very good gameplay and has a great arcade mode, but it lacks other modes and there's not much. Overall however, this is a very fun game.
Sep 1, 2021
75
Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions is one for the movie fans, but it’s also a fun arcade boxing game for anyone who happens to be looking for one. The core boxing action is entertaining, with a wide cast of characters to try out. While the game falls short in its presentation and gameplay modes, there is still enough here to provide a satisfying boxing challenge as you unlock new content and relive your favorite moments from the movies.
Sep 1, 2021
65
Creed Champions isn’t the next big boxing game (what is?) but it’s a decent enough arcade brawler. It’s light on content, repetitive, and the montage mini-games are pointless, but the actual fighting is fun enough and if you can get a player two to join you, it can be good fun.
Sep 9, 2021
60
There is something to be said for simplicity in video games. Many are overly complicated, and there is also room for forgiveness for a feature set of a game that isn’t full price. However, a sports game with no online capabilities and a very limited single-player experience is a tough one to enjoy for any length of time. BRBCC is unfortunately more limited than it is simplistic, and that causes a problem with overall enjoyment.
Sep 7, 2021
60
Between the comic book character models and various backdrops, there’s an agreeable cartoon aesthetic here that does justice to the license on a meagre budget. Unfortunately, it’s a bit too barebones to fully justify its price point: the inclusion of licensed songs, like Eye of the Tiger, give it some panache – but the story mode is simplistic, with text-based cut-scenes tying events together, and there’s no online option or alternative modes to speak of. Even though what’s here is of a high quality, it feels like it could have done with an additional training montage or two, just to add a little more beef to its bones.
Sep 3, 2021
50
Despite its earnest attempts to deliver Rocky and Creed fans a fun and arcade-like fighting experience, Big Rumble Boxing sadly cannot stand up to the heavyweights or even middleweights of the fighting game genre. Suffering from repetitive mechanics, a shallow content offering and an art style that has great character models but lifeless fight presentation, Creed Champions falters under the softest of hooks.
Oct 16, 2025
4
Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions is more of an arcadey boxing game, not so much a simulation compared to the Fight Night series, and it does have some of its own merit. On top of using characters from the Creed/Rocky series, including Rocky, Adonis and Apollo Creed, Ivan and Viktor Drago, and Clubber Lang, it features a colourful cast of original boxers, with some favourites including Erik Erling, Hector Del Rosario, and Luke O'Grady (more for a comedic side). Characters can do a few different options of quick punches, power punches, grabs, and a powerful super move. Characters belong to one of three archetypes, General (A jack of all trades boxer), Swarmer (Faster fighters who don't quite hit as hard, but make up for it with fast combos), or Sluggers (Power punchers who don't have a big of a range of combos). Rounds last one minute a piece, and fights can be won by either scoring more knockdowns once all rounds end, you deal more damage come the end of the final round, or you lower the opponent's health bar 4 times within a fight. Fighters can also stun an opponent if they block too much, causing a guard break, or launch them against the ropes. You have access to a 1 VS 1 mode, or arcade mode, acting as a small, non-canon story to the Creed/Rocky story. For arcade, the balance is very weird. In the easiest difficulty, I had some fights that were an absolute struggle, and others were I didn't break a sweat. The AI for certain enemies is weird, either being very dumb, or always having a counter for your techniques with no valid explanation. There is also this training mini game, which doesn't really do too much, aside from window dressing between fights, but act as an easter egg to Rocky fans (including a mini game where you hit a slab of meat in a freezer, with specific button presses). The game is presented in a more cartoony artstyle, which helps make it more unique than sports games using the real life scans of athletes. Though some models look rough, mostly the ones based off real people. Overall, if you want something quick and easy, to scratch that Ready to Rumble itch, Creed Champions fulfills that goal mostly. But I'd recommend Ready to Rumble instead.
Sep 8, 2022
1
If you are looking for an easy boxing game skip this one. The easy mode is hard. The block button doesnt respond in time. Even if you try to dodge you'll get hit. I really don't see anything positive about that game.
SummaryDo you have what it takes to be a champion? Train, fight, and win like Adonis Creed and Rocky Balboa in this knockout boxing game! Are you ready to become a boxing champion? Step into the ring and show off your boxing skills in a knockout arcade experience. Fight as one of 20 iconic characters from the Creed and Rocky movies. Take on ... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
