Even by today's standards, the lighting and character models in Fight Night Champion hold up remarkably well. The way sweat beads off a fighter's skin after a hook or the slow-motion "instant replay" of a knockout remains some of the most satisfying visual feedback in gaming history. The Verdict

The gameplay was defined by the . By flicking the right analogue stick, players could execute jabs, hooks, and uppercuts with pinpoint precision. Unlike the button-mashing of previous eras, Champion required a chess-like strategy:

Throwing too many "haymakers" would leave you gassed and vulnerable.