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What was the old saying? "Float like on LSD; hit like a garbage truck?" Whatever the case, boxing fans have had a lot to cheer about since EA reinvented the sweet science with Fight Night a few years back (buh-bye, Knockout Kings!). The PS3 gets an updated version of the game that took Xbox 360 by storm, Fight Night Round 3.
Immediately smacking you across the face are some of the best graphics known to man. If the 360 version was hot, this one is absolutely boiling! Character models have realistic skin and muscle tone, and reflect sweat in an almost uncomfortably uncanny way. Punches are devastating, especially when combined with jarring reactions and slow motion, and the lack of a HUD makes presentation more cinematic. Saying Fight Night has better graphics on PS3 is a misnomer, however, as we're pretty confident it could've looked this good on 360 with nine more months of development time, too.
Gameplay has also been tweaked, which is actually a little surprising. Thankfully, most changes are for the best. As you may know, default control utilizes the right analog stick for throwing different punches. Cocking back further allows you to toss vicious haymakers that do heavy damage. The consequences for missing them has been increased, basically leaving you open to counter-attack abuse. Thus, you're forced to pick your spots a little better.
This ties into the overall strategy of the fight, which is smarter than any boxing game before it. Sticking and moving is perfectly executed, and counters and parries make defense a factor rather than an afterthought. Yes, it takes time to learn how to master the analog control for the first time, but sparring and training give you the lessons you need. Also, the game is very user-friendly in terms of gameplay adjustments. For those looking for Sixaxis additions, the only functionality is pushing forward on the controller for illegal moves -- quite underwhelming.
Combining both gameplay and graphics is Get In The Ring mode, which is basically a first-person perspective on the fight. The only part of your boxer you see is his arms, which is honestly a little creepy. It's a novel concept, but chances are you'll tool around with it for a few rounds and go back to the traditional viewpoint.