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Hyper Magazine
The game is fun and exciting to play, and it's great fun leading your fighter to championship glory. [May 2012, p.65]
Despite a learning curve, gameplay is very smooth, with a first-class presentation, from the fighter introductions, to the actual UFC announcers and referees, to the good audio features of the crowd and impact of punches and kicks onto each fighter.
While I still feel as though EA made a better, and extremely under rated game, MMA fighting game with EA MMA, I do think that THQ has been able to match them with the newest UFC game, due to a great overhaul of the control system and an all most never ending amount of fun available, because of all the added features like Pride FC, and the Title Defense section.
10
henrikseixas
Incrível como o EA 10 anos depois não conseguiu alcançar oq a THQ fez, modo carreira incrível, o jogo é visivelmente lindo, tem toda aquela estética do UFC antigo, modo de criar lutador perfeito, talvez entre facilmente no top 10 jogos de esportes.
9
AlexJohn2000
The best Mixed Martial Arts video game of all time. The game offered a dynamic career mode, one of the most stacked rosters, and PRIDE mode. With imposing gameplay, nothing could go wrong. A good title to end the Undisputed series.
9
The_D4RknesS
The game could be wonderful but you spend more time loading than playing! This

UFC Undisputed 3

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Feb 14, 2012
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XboxAddict
When the dust settles, and you head to your local game store, or big box to buy Undisputed, you won't be disappointed.
Feb 21, 2012
90
Gameplanet
Undisputed 3 is a hearty revival of a franchise that has successfully managed to bottle the essence of a sport rapidly growing in popularity, and the brutal strategy contained within offers a little bit of everything for stalwarts and newcomers alike.
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henrikseixas
Incrível como o EA 10 anos depois não conseguiu alcançar oq a THQ fez, modo carreira incrível, o jogo é visivelmente lindo, tem toda aquela estética do UFC antigo, modo de criar lutador perfeito, talvez entre facilmente no top 10 jogos de esportes.
Oct 12, 2021
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MeatBagFrank
UFC Undisputed 3 is the best MMA game of all time, i picked it up along with some other games next week and this game truly is something else. Everything feels so balanced and fun, the game doesn’t look outdated and holds amazing today, the game has a whole lot of fighters for each weight class and they all look like their real life counter parts, striking and ground controls are great and very fun. Pick it up if you have the chance.
Feb 10, 2012
90
ZTGD
An example of what every sports simulation game should be. By choosing not to be bound by how people think of the sport, Yukes managed to deliver a product that is both more realistic and enjoyable than both of the previous UFC titles. Any game that can make me a fan of its subject matter overnight is a winner in my book.
Feb 20, 2012
85
GameWatcher
The solid base THQ built themselves two years ago has progressed massively, making this game the most complete experience yet.
Mar 19, 2012
80
Xbox World Australia
UFC Undisputed 3 is a bit of a weird one. On one hand, the developers have done a good job and made a clear effort to improve everything that was wrong with previous games. But on the other hand, a lot of the improvements are too minor to warrant any extraordinary amount of merit. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad game, in fact it's probably the best one thus far out of the series. But the real problem here lies in the game's general structure – the career mode is sorely lacking and in need of a complete overhaul.
Feb 14, 2012
80
VideoGamer
A game that's best enjoyed with likeminded fight fans, on the same couch and with the same competitive spirit. There's still room for the perfect MMA game, one that's more organic, more convincing and probably even more violent, but for now, just strap those gloves on and enjoy the madness.
Feb 16, 2012
70
Gamereactor Sweden
The gaming mechanics and presentation are spot-on, but the UFC fighting feels a bit too stiff sometimes.
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Jul 2, 2012
10
Jobadkins
I'm at a moment of **** learning curb in quite steep but this is one case where every last tutorial is well worth learning and mastering.This is the first true fighting game where I can fight in the game how I fight in true **** movements,the physics,wow is all I can ****'s first two UFC games where off the charts cool,at the time,and this game just combined the greatness of them,threw in some great stuff from EA's MMA game and threw the kitchen sink at **** a custom made sink.With over 150 fighters,numerous custom created fighters online,pride fighting,perfect audio in every way,graphics to die **** climbed there mountain and there, they sit with there **** I see why EA threw in the towel and pulled out there check book to join this masterful game that all started in **** please people,buy the game,be patient and learn all of the tutorials and you will find a fighting game that you will be talking about 5-10 years from now.I'm not over hyping this game,it is true, it is real,it's a pure pleasure that all future fighting games will be judged on.10
Jul 14, 2014
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ilovegames123
This was a very fun game, but unfortunately, I only put 7 or so hours into it because it wasn't very deep. Fun game though. If you're into UFC, and don't have a next-gen console, this is the game for you.
Jul 26, 2013
7
VideoGameCritic
I had this idea for a movie one time, It was going to basically be a what if instead story about rocky balboa becoming a UFCfighter. Newsflash he would get his ass kicked and no one would of cared. UFC Undisputed 3 made me fell like my story came to life was made into a game and then people beat my ass in it. This game is a guilty pleasure, I liked the idea of been a borderline murderer who was fighting another borderline murderer. That was it tho is was just a game about been the best borderline murderer. It was fun at parts the controls were ok not great. It was a really nice, policed WWE game with some what better graphics. That's all it is tho just a ok game. I rather play mortal kombat then this but if you want to play a good sports/fighting game then try it if you want.
Apr 3, 2012
4
LiquidGamer
Yikes, if Mr. Mike Goldberg would shut up I would have enjoyed it more. I have liked all the previous games and the blood physics were great. But it felt uninspired and clunky throughout. Enjoyable experience as the previous but not my favorite of the ****/
Mar 9, 2012
4
heathyaaj
Pro's: Great selection of Fighters, Great selection of Moves, Plenty of game modes, PRIDE (Both Exhibition mode and Career), Commentary is good, Graphics are good. Con's: Still the same problems as the last 2 games like Poor Animations, i.e. A hook, In Real Life if you Punch with your Palm facing toward the floor you will end up damaging your Wrist. The animation should be Palm facing inwards. Robotic movement, especially when dodging punches. Button mashing, Submission system (Elements are good, but you wouldn't expect some of the fighters to have such a Giant Blue bar that moves extremely fast, while yours moves extremely slow. Doesn't give your fighter in Career mode a chance when your selection of fights early on becomes too difficult for your own fighter to handle). You can't change Difficulty during Career Mode. Career mode is boring. You just Train and fight just like the last installments. Not really over 100 fighters, some copy and paste with Pride next to them and weight classes. Some fighters you have to Download, such as Nick Diaz and Overeem. Fighters Overated such as Chael Sonnen. Great Wrestler no doubt, but his Record in the UFC isn't the best. When I fought him, he stood up and traded. He was quick and accurate. When has he ever stood and traded? when has he ever been quick and accurate standing up? Some fighters don't use the skills they have, but they are stronger on weaker points, something you never see in Real Life. When rocked and down, you can move your head and block so you don't get hit. The Ref still stopped the fight even when my opponent MISSED every shot. Poor... Part of the Submission system has been taken from EA MMA. Also so has the variation of Rules and Surrounding such as Cage or Ring. It's the same game as the last 2. But better Graphics, more fighters, More Moves and Pride. Clearly the Button mashing, poor Animations etc remain exactly the same. THQ should never do another UFC game.
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SummaryThe critically acclaimed and best-selling MMA videogame franchise returns to take players inside the Octagon with UFC Undisputed 3, delivering intense UFC action focused on brutal toe-to-toe combat, impressive visual presentation and increased accessibility.
Rated Tfor Teen
  • PlayStation 3
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Feb 14, 2012
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