ItвЂ™s not that the game isnвЂ™t eminently pick up and playable, itвЂ™s just that beneath what appears to be a simple fighting mechanic, lies a fairly nuanced fighting game that isnвЂ™t actually about boxing.

Where the game goes off the rails somewhat is in the actual gameplay. Visual cues for power punches, or the ropes flopping when a fighter was staggered against them, wow the eye with excitement and energy. The trailers also donвЂ™t do the game justice, as the character models, alongside the venues they fight in, were at times very sharp, defined, and moved very smoothly. It wonвЂ™t take you long to realize that the developers werenвЂ™t going for realism with this game, rather a much more visually stunning and exciting if slightly cartoony look. Visually, the game sparkles вЂ“ maybe a little too much. With the arrival of Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions, thematically based upon the Creed and Rocky films, is the wait over for a new engrossing boxing game? Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshuha, heck, even famous Youtubers KSI and Jake Paul are getting in on the sweet science that is the thrill of boxing, alongside packed out stadiums! Boxing games seemed to take an early retirement during the last console generation (with the exception of a few PSVR titles) which was perplexing, especially when the actual sport is having a massive surge in popularity.

I still have my Xbox 360 hooked up, mainly because Fight Night Champion is the last, and still one of the best boxing games to play. It has been a LONG time since a decent boxing game hit the console market. Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions Review

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