Undisputedis easily one of the most lifelike boxing games ever made, especially when it comes to the more strategic elements of the sport. Stamina management, for instance, is absolutely crucial, because running low on stamina makes the player more susceptible to being dropped or KOd - just like in real boxing.
However, it can be tempting to go for broke in the game and ignore these more strategic elements of the fight. This can lead to plenty of players making common, avoidable errors that make them perform worse overall. So, here are some of the most common mistakes to be aware of and avoid when playingUndisputed.
10KO-Hunting In The First Round
It can often be tempting inUndisputedto want to go for broke as soon as the fight starts with the hope of putting one’s opponent away inside the first round. However, that’s not the best strategy.
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As tantalizing as the prospect of a quick KO against an opponent might seem, it’s important to remember that this is almost always not going to happen. (This level of realism putsUndisputedon par withsome of the strongest boxing titles ever.) The start of the fight is, naturally, when players are at their freshest, and this also makes them the hardest to finish. It’s important for players to stay patient and wait for the KO to come to them, if it ever does.
9Going Into Fights Without A Strategy
Boxing is a far more cerebral sport than many people give it credit for. There’s a lot more to boxing than simply throwing punches; strategy is a massive part of the game, too, especially at the elite level.
As such, it’s crucial that players have a strategy going into any fight inUndisputedthat plays to their strengths while neutralizing their opponents' attributes as much as possible. A good strategy is also helpful in keeping players composed, because it can be easy to panic or get carried away when having success in a fight and blindly go for broke instead.
8Neglecting To Manage Stamina Effectively
Just as it is in real boxing, stamina management is an enormous part of any effective strategy inUndisputed.Players need to remember that, the more stamina they have in the later rounds of a fight, the harder they’ll be to put away and the greater the advantage they’ll have over their opponent is.
So, players should keep in mind that, even if the finish seems within reach, they should never empty the gas tank looking for a KO unless it feels like a near certainty. Otherwise, the more the merrier, as far as stamina is concerned.
7Underusing Loose Movement
Loose Movement is a very handy feature inUndisputedand also seems to be largely underused by many players. In particular, Loose Movement is helpful in dealing with brawler-style fighters, or players who rely heavily on aggression to dominate and win the fight.
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Loose Movement allows players to dodge and utilize head movement more easily, which makes a big difference when it comes tolearning how to fight defensivelyand avoid damage. It’s a great way to allow a more aggressive fighter to gas themselves out before starting to fight back more aggressively.
6Letting The Opponent Dictate The Action
Boxing scoring focuses ona number of areas, including ring generalship, effective aggression, and defense. As a result, the player who dictates the action and narrative of the fight is more often than not going to be the winner, even if the match is, otherwise, more or less a stalemate.
As such, it’s important for players not to allow their opponents to dictate the pace and style of the fight, even if they rely on a counterpunching or more defensive style. Stay active and look for opportunities to enforce a strategy, rather than being dragged into a totally unfamiliar style of fight.
5Panicking When Defending
When playing against another fighter whose strategy revolves around going for broke and throwing as many punches as they can, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or even panic due to feeling like a KO is just around the corner.
However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Players throwing punches in bunches without any strategy will often simply gas themselves out and leave themselves vulnerable to being countered or rocked. (Learninghow to counterpunchis an art in its own right.) So, players should work on their defensive skills in order to feel comfortable protecting themselves even against the most aggressive, Mike Tyson-style fighters.
4Throwing Naked Punches
Throwing punches just for the sake of it doesn’t get players very far inUndisputed. Having a proper strategy is the key to winning any tough fight, and a massive part of this is setting up shots properly.
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While single, undisguised punches can and do land on occasion, it’s easy for the opponent to see them coming and block or counter them. Players should set up power punches with a jab or another strike that will make whatever’s coming next harder for the opponent to predict, as well as much trickier to block. (Being able to clinch would be another great way to set up strikes,which is somethingUndisputedshould improve.)
3Underusing The Jab
InUndisputed, just like in real boxing, the jab is the key to setting up effective combinations. it’s also important for disguising heavier shots (a key part oflearning how to land power punches) so that the opponent doesn’t see them coming.
This is why it’s so important to use the jab to its full effect. A strong jab can cause damage on its own, as well as wearing out the opponent, making it harder for them to see other shots coming, making the player harder to read, and so on. It’s almost impossible to throw too many jabs inUndisputed, and players need to keep this in mind at all times.
2Gassing Out
This common mistake is also an aspect of stamina management, but applies more in the shorter term. InUndisputed, it’s absolutely vital that players are careful not to use up too much of their short-term stamina too quickly through excessive aggression. This is just one aspect oflearning proper stamina management.
When players burn through too much of their short-term stamina too quickly, they leave themselves open to getting rocked or dropped. Both make the player far more vulnerable to getting knocked out. They also have a significant impact on the scoring the round and often of the fight.
1Abandoning The Gameplan When Opponent Is Hurt
It’s natural for players to feel the urge to abandon their game plan and go for broke if they notice that their opponent is rocked, gassing out, or hurt. In fact, players might naturally do so without even thinking about it, wanting to strike while the iron’s hot and put their opponent away.
Doing so is often not the wisest move, though. Game plans exist for a reason, and just because an opponent is hurt, doesn’t mean they’re not still dangerous. Forcing a KO is often how players end up getting finished themselves, so don’t get reckless.
