Brutal

Now it might just be me, as this kind of game just might be your cup of tea, especially if you did not enjoy any of the other MMA games on the market.  For example, while on the ground mostly all the controls revolve around the ‘A’ or ‘X’ button (depending on what platform), combines with the direction you use point the joystick.  That’s not to say you can’t use the other buttons, but I believe it was the developers way of creating a more simplified MMA game with a more arcade style of fighting.  Another classic example of this is your health bar, as once it has diminished, you are finished.. instant knock out.  At around this point, the game was really starting to piss me off as I still did not know how to dominate someone in the ring.

There are only a handful of fighters in the game which right away gave me a kind of WTF, kind of feeling.  I then realized that you could pick a fighter and each one when through a unique story mode.  The aspect of this and the story actually moving along the timeline events of their lives, true or not was pretty cool.  Unfortunately, all the cut scenes are that hand drawn type of style, the stories were not all that exciting and it did not help between the lack of quality of the voice overs as well as the way it was all presented.  There are also a whole of two women you can fight with as well as go through their story modes as well.  I was personally looking forward to having girl on girl fights but the whole experience, between the lack of fighters and the dullness of it did not cut it for me.

Wide variety of Venues

One thing that Supremacy MMA is good for is its pure brutality.  You don’t just get bloodied up in this game as they take it to the extreme where there are almost no rules or that old school ‘Pride’ fighting way.  I can’t say I wrecked anyone but I was able to kick people when they were downed, I got head butted while laying on my back and I lost a match as one of the lady fighters because my leg was broken in that sort of way that should never be broken, where it makes you cringe just to see it.  If I could do that to fighter on command, I think I would have enjoyed that much more.  Another great aspect of the game where the different arenas, as there is a ton of different ranges to choose from.  You can fight in a Dojo, an Octagon, a 4 sided rope ring to a Steal Cage and more.

Each fighter has their own unique style of fighting but you are pretty much limited to that style of fighting.  That doesn’t mean that you can’t go up against another fighter with a different style it just means that each fighter has their own specific moves.  Almost in the way a typical arcade fighter like Street Fighter plays, but the bottom line is that it just didn’t seem to mesh well.  You also have a meter that you can build up to do super/adrenaline attacks, which is something I was not able to really take advantage of.  There is Xbox Live of course but there was connection issues which in a game like this is the last thing you need.

I wouldn’t want to mess with these ladies

Tournament mode is another option in the game as well as the ‘Fight Now’ mode which is self explanatory.  There didn’t seem to be any weight classes and the fighting in general just seemed slow.  You can level up offline as well as online where you might gain a new pair of shorts to wear, but for that you really need to win.  Submissions are awkward and the whole fighting mechanics in general just seem so sluggish and uneventful.  The whole idea behind the game being an underground brutal arcade style MMA game is really cool in my opinion.  I just don’t think it came together in a way that it could have to make a much better game.

This game was reviewed on the Xbox 360.

The latest MMA fighting sport game, ‘Supremacy MMA’, is now available from 505 Games and developers Kung Fu Factory, while the UK will have to wait until September 23rd, it is now available in North America.  The game is unique to any of the other MMA games on the market with there being women in an MMA game for the first time and the option to play with NO RULES!  Pure brutality.. so I would say it is a bit different from other MMA games.  The gameplay mechanics alone are unique is the fact that it is more based on a traditional fighting game when it comes to the controls, but still has the awesome features of crazy submissions and all the good things that come along with a good MMA fight.  The game is available for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 but 505 Games will be releasing a version for the PS Vita once our in 2012 too!  Check out the launch trailer above and the full press release below.  The trailer features the song ‘Liberate Me Ex Inferis’ by Betraying the Martyrs.

Woodland Hills, CA – September 21, 2011 – Global videogame publisher 505 Games and developer Kung Fu Factory today announced that their brutal, no-holds barred approach to the mixed martial arts genre, Supremacy MMA™, is now available in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

Supremacy MMA brings the brutality of unsanctioned, amateur and unlicensed MMA fighting to videogame fans that can follow the rise of several fighters and their individual stories as they work toward supremacy.  Created in a fast-paced arcade style, the game gives players the opportunity to stylistically dispatch their opponents by choosing from a cadre of hardcore fighters, each with a unique MMA style. Fans master their abilities to perfectly execute fantastic fight sequences and become invincible in every match-up with a dizzying array of kicks, gravity defying moves and brutal finishing blows.

“Supremacy MMA delivers fast-and-furious gameplay and underground aesthetics over the slower simulation-style presentation found in traditional MMA games,” said Ian Howe, President of 505 Games, North America. “This unique style evokes a feeling of competitive compassion like no other game, featuring the hard-working underground MMA fighters and the dangers that they face every day, including broken bones and other serious injuries.”

Supremacy MMA is armed with arcade-like speed and real in-game fighters such as former UFC champ Jens Pulver and K1 kickboxing legend Jerome Le Banner, as well as the first female fighters in an MMA game, Felice Herrig and Michele Gutierrez.

“The Kung Fu Factory team is excited to offer a new level of strategy, fun fast combat and true-to-the-sport brutality in an MMA game,” said Ricci Rukavina, director at Kung Fu Factory.

Rated ‘M’ for Mature by the Entertainment Software Review Board (ESRB), Supremacy MMA will launch in Europe on September 23.  For more information about Supremacy MMA, please visit the official website www.supremacymma.com and YouTube page and then follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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About 505 Games
Based in Los Angeles, CA, 505 Games (U.S.) is the North American division of 505 Games, a global videogame publisher. Launched in the U.S. in 2008, 505 Games publishes quality interactive entertainment on all handheld, mobile and console gaming platforms, offering a broad selection of videogame titles in all genres for players of all ages. For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit www.505games.com.

About Kung Fu Factory
An independent videogame developer driven to bring its seasoned perspective of combat and violence to the interactive entertainment world, the Kung Fu Factory team consists of leading game and technology experts best known for their collective work on titles like the original UFC (Dreamcast), The Warriors, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Scarface, True Crime and most recently UFC Undisputed 2009.  Founded by industry veterans and childhood friends Daryl Pitts and Ricci Rukavina, KFF’s primaries have worked in the industry for nearly two decades.

For more information on Kung Fu Factory, please visit www.kungfufactory.com

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Check out this Supremacy MMA trailer of Shane Del Rosario fighting on the exclusive Gamestop pre-order level, The Glass Slipper.  Shane Del Rosario is also part of the Gamestop pre-order.  Supremacy MMA hit shelves  on September 23rd for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.  View the full press release below.

Woodland Hills, CA – September 6, 2011– 505 Games and Kung Fu Factory today announced that GameStop customers who pre-order a copy of the no holds barred mixed martial arts fighter Supremacy MMA™ will receive both the exclusive playable level “The Glass Slipper” and the chance to expand their roster and play as undefeated Strikeforce icon Shane Del Rosario.

Supremacy MMA brings the brutality of unsanctioned, amateur and unlicensed MMA fighting to videogame fans that can follow the rise of several fighters and their individual stories as they work toward supremacy.

Published by 505 Games and developed by Kung Fu Factory, Supremacy MMA launches in North America on September 20 and will be available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Supremacy MMA has been rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB.

For more information on Supremacy MMA, visit www.supremacymma.com and follow the game on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/SupremacyMMA.

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About 505 Games
505 Games is a global publisher of video games, publishing games for all ages across multiple platforms including, Xbox 360® video game entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Wii™ and DS, PC download, Facebook, iPhone®, Xbox LIVE®, and PlayStation®Network. 505 Games has offices in key territories around the world to publish and distribute its library of successful franchises Breakbreaker and Naughty Bear, along with the highly anticipated Supremacy MMA. 505 Games is headquartered in Milton Keynes – UK, with international offices in Lyon (France), Munich (Germany), Milan (Italy), Madrid (Spain) and Los Angeles (U.S.A). A further network of key distribution partners based in Nordic territories and Australia enable global distribution of 505’s titles.

To see the latest releases, news and more about 505 Games go to: www.505games.com

About Kung Fu Factory
An independent videogame developer driven to bring its seasoned perspective of combat and violence to the interactive entertainment world, the Kung Fu Factory team consists of leading game and technology experts best known for their collective work on titles like the original UFC (Dreamcast), The Warriors, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Scarface, True Crime and most recently UFC Undisputed 2009.  Founded by industry veterans and childhood friends Daryl Pitts and Ricci Rukavina, KFF’s primaries have worked in the industry for nearly two decades.

For more information on Kung Fu Factory, please visit www.kungfufactory.com

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

If you pre-order Supremacy MMA at Gamestop you’ll get the undefeated, Strikeforce 11-0 MMA fighter Shane del Rosario, that is exclusive to Gamestop as of right now. Supremacy MMA is slated for a June 7th release for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Full Press Release for Gamestop’s pre-order bonus below.

Agoura Hills, CA—May 5, 2011—Global videogame publisher 505 Games and developer Kung Fu Factory announced that players who pre-order Supremacy MMA™ from GameStop will receive undefeated Strikeforce 11-0 badass SHANE DEL ROSARIO.

“We’re big fans of Shane and excited to give completionists the chance to fill out their rosters and kick some serious butt,” said Ricci Rukavina, CEO and Creative Director, Kung Fu Factory.

“The fact that Kung Fu Factory hand-picked Shane to appear in the game while he was still an up-and-coming fighter is a testimony to how much they know, love and follow the sport of MMA,” said Peter Matiss, vice president of marketing, 505 Games.

Pre-order Supremacy MMA and expand your roster of fighters to include undefeated fighter Shane Del Rosario. Pummel your opponents as this invincible 6’4’’, 250 pound fighting machine. Known for both his incredible strength and speed, DEL ROSARIO holds the distinction of being the first American to become the WBC Heavyweight. His flawless record is crowned by the fact that every single one of his fights end in a KO or Submission, with only a single fight making it into the second round. Make them submit! Pre-order today!

Online Customers: A code with instructions on how to redeem SHANE DEL ROSARIO will be emailed to you when your game ships.

Store/In-Store Pickup Customers: A code with instructions on how to redeem SHANE DEL ROSARIO will be printed on your receipt at time of purchase.

Supremacy MMA brings the brutality of unsanctioned, amateur and unlicensed MMA fighting to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 systems, favoring fast-and-furious gameplay and underground aesthetics over official branding and television-style presentation. The game raises the bar in the MMA space by bringing an unprecedented level of fast, fluid combat, intuitive controls and true-to-the-sport brutality, telling the story of up-and-coming fighters in their quest for supremacy.

Supremacy MMA is slated for release June, 2011, on Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

For more information on Supremacy MMA, visit www.supremacymma.com, and be sure to follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/supremacymma and Twitter www.twitter.com/supremacymma

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About 505 Games
Based in Los Angeles, CA, 505 Games (U.S.) is the North American division of 505 Games, a global videogame publisher. Launched in the U.S. in 2008, 505 Games publishes quality interactive entertainment on all handheld, mobile and console gaming platforms, offering a broad selection of videogame titles in all genres for players of all ages.

For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit www.505games.com

About Kung Fu Factory
An independent videogame developer driven to bring its seasoned perspective of combat and violence to the interactive entertainment world, the Kung Fu Factory team consists of leading game and technology experts best known for their collective work on titles like the original UFC (Dreamcast), The Warriors, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Scarface, True Crime and most recently UFC Undisputed 2009.  Founded by industry veterans and childhood friends Daryl Pitts and Ricci Rukavina, KFF’s primaries have worked in the industry for nearly two decades.

For more information on Kung Fu Factory, please visit www.kungfufactory.com

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

The latest video for Supremacy MMA from 505 Games is an interview with the proud ladies to be the first women in an MMA video game. Women have actually been in the MMA Sport for a long time this is just the first time we will see them in an MMA video and sure there are women in games like the Dead or Alive franchise but this is brutal bone crunching stuff from ladies you don’t want to mess with.  Guys watch out because they pack a mean punch, their nick names say it all. MMA fighters Felice “Lil Bulldog” Herrig and Michele “Diablita” Gutierrez will be in Supremacy MMA due May 7th for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.