FNR4 Removes Button Punching

by pastapadre
Posted March 16th, 2009 at 8:36 am

FNR3 brought about a debate between analog and button punchers and the possible in-balance presented by allowing both to be used. A recent preview from Gamespy discusses how Fight Night Round 4 is completely removing the option to use the buttons to punch.

Button mashing has been banished. Round 4 is going to force you to use the right stick to punch. After years of enduring randomly button-mashing boxers, I’m relieved to hear that they’ll have to work a little harder to land some blows. Perhaps to compensate, you can now chain together multiple attacks with the right stick. For example, a one-two combo can be inputted before the animation of the first punch is complete. It sounds cool, but I’m a little skeptical until I’ve played it. EA promises that you’ll be able to cancel commands with a button tap, lest you waste stamina. I need to try it and see how the dynamics balance out.

So the question becomes what are the buttons utilized for now? If they are being used for other functions it is somewhat understandable why the decision was made. If button punching was removed in order to force everyone to the analog then I don’t agree with that. It could have been locked for online play so that both fighters use the analog. But for offline different control options should be available unless there is good reason. Hopefully EA will come out and clarify the thinking behind this decision for FNR4. Vote in the poll below and leave your thoughts in the comments.

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RJJ

I cant believe im saying this, but im no longer getting the game. I was so hyped for this..

heated

Im right there with u. EA "had" 60 of my hard earned dollars. It could at least been an offline option>

RJJ

I cant believe im saying this, but im no longer getting the game. I was so hyped for this..

heated

Im right there with u. EA "had" 60 of my hard earned dollars. It could at least been an offline option>

BKSniper14

Trademark EA. Doesnt work? Erase it. Broke? Delete it. Cheesers using exploits online? Punish everyone. FUCK YOU EA
BKSniper14

Trademark EA. Doesnt work? Erase it. Broke? Delete it. Cheesers using exploits online? Punish everyone. FUCK YOU EA
reedickyalauss

I just want to thank Pasta for reporting this, because id be even more pissed if I actually bought the game on release day and found it out when it was too late. so thanks for the heads up Pasta.
reedickyalauss

I just want to thank Pasta for reporting this, because id be even more pissed if I actually bought the game on release day and found it out when it was too late. so thanks for the heads up Pasta.
SckatterKingz

And you people think Madden is going to be any different? LMAO
SckatterKingz

And you people think Madden is going to be any different? LMAO
This sucks

Another EA Sports game that isnt an annual buy for me anymore for me now.
This sucks

Another EA Sports game that isnt an annual buy for me anymore for me now.
Millinial

Oh it has nothing to do with room, its typical EA BULLSHIT!
Millinial

Oh it has nothing to do with room, its typical EA BULLSHIT!
Angelo

Man when I first heard this news before I came on here i was desperatly hoping it was getting trashed by all the fans on here, and at least it is. But im still totally deflated
Angelo

Man when I first heard this news before I came on here i was desperatly hoping it was getting trashed by all the fans on here, and at least it is. But im still totally deflated
Mr. 707

That is a stupid idea. That analog stick bullshit is inconsistent. I think you should have options in both online and offline play.
In my opinion you can't "button mash" in FN anyway because there is a way to counter it. I don't think they'll be taking the buttons away though. Big mistake if they do.

Gfreg

ITS ALREADY BEEN REPORTED. EA IS AWFUL

Mr. 707

That is a stupid idea. That analog stick bullshit is inconsistent. I think you should have options in both online and offline play.
In my opinion you can't "button mash" in FN anyway because there is a way to counter it. I don't think they'll be taking the buttons away though. Big mistake if they do.

Gfreg

ITS ALREADY BEEN REPORTED. EA IS AWFUL

http://intensedebate.com/people/Ramboner Ramboner

Thank god, i love using the analog but going against button mashers was so unfair
http://intensedebate.com/people/Ramboner Ramboner

Thank god, i love using the analog but going against button mashers was so unfair
Hat gUY

FUCK YOU EA!

FUCK YOU EA!

FUCK YOU EA!

JK MINNICK

I think its as bad an idea as everyone else but are you seriously starting a chant over the internet??

Hat gUY

FUCK YOU EA!

FUCK YOU EA!

FUCK YOU EA!

JK MINNICK

I think its as bad an idea as everyone else but are you seriously starting a chant over the internet??

Fred

WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY?
Fred

WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY?
GeorgeCostanza

YES! bout time we got rid of you button-mashing Street Fighter maniacs.
GeorgeCostanza

YES! bout time we got rid of you button-mashing Street Fighter maniacs.
Ramiah

Why take out the buttons? I only use the buttons for combo's and the sticks for haymakers…..i just don't get EA……at least keep it as an option for single player modes and keep the sticks strictly for online like my friend above said

By the way you should never compare street fighter to a boxing game.*

Fight Night's combo system is nothing like street fighter.

Just saying. *shrugs*
Ramiah

Why take out the buttons? I only use the buttons for combo's and the sticks for haymakers…..i just don't get EA……at least keep it as an option for single player modes and keep the sticks strictly for online like my friend above said

By the way you should never compare street fighter to a boxing game.*

Fight Night's combo system is nothing like street fighter.

Just saying. *shrugs*
big tyson fan

first of all your game looks awsome ea your realy onto a winner right up to the moment you took away the buttons option why i dont play on line so why should i be forced to use the stupid sticks come on ea make it a option just bloody tipicle you have brilliant ring entrances ring introductions every thing looks brill and then you screw it up with the control system bad move i wont buy this now realy dissapointed
big tyson fan

first of all your game looks awsome ea your realy onto a winner right up to the moment you took away the buttons option why i dont play on line so why should i be forced to use the stupid sticks come on ea make it a option just bloody tipicle you have brilliant ring entrances ring introductions every thing looks brill and then you screw it up with the control system bad move i wont buy this now realy dissapointed
Nick Matthew

I agree it should be an option for amateurs who can't use the analog stick and feel the games easier with simple button pressing. As most people have said analogue should be mandatory online, some of the combinations people pull off make it too unrealistic especially when your actually using your brain to counter them with the analogue stick.

Can't wait for this game to come out like dont think ill be leaving the house for a while lol
Nick Matthew

I agree it should be an option for amateurs who can't use the analog stick and feel the games easier with simple button pressing. As most people have said analogue should be mandatory online, some of the combinations people pull off make it too unrealistic especially when your actually using your brain to counter them with the analogue stick.

Can't wait for this game to come out like dont think ill be leaving the house for a while lol
OGLowke

no buttons?… are you fucking kidding me?…smh this game is gonna blow ass chuncks
OGLowke

no buttons?… are you fucking kidding me?…smh this game is gonna blow ass chuncks
raymon

Well it's not a very good move by EA but i highly doubt it that it would effect sales but I do have alot of friends who use the buttons more than the analog soo it might incur a problem in the future.. i dont really care about the buttons i only use the analog so i would not hesitate in buying it day 1
raymon

Well it's not a very good move by EA but i highly doubt it that it would effect sales but I do have alot of friends who use the buttons more than the analog soo it might incur a problem in the future.. i dont really care about the buttons i only use the analog so i would not hesitate in buying it day 1
j killa

just wondering here… wtf is the point of having buttons on a controller if you can't even press them? FN really fucked themselves in the butt right now cuz im not getting this game no more
j killa

just wondering here… wtf is the point of having buttons on a controller if you can't even press them? FN really fucked themselves in the butt right now cuz im not getting this game no more
saber

wow well that is stupid… did not think about losing customers huh? no button's y not… hey and for the jacks ass that said it should be TPC online only how about this just make a room for TPC only… you don't think….
and to say there are going to Force people to use TPC i'll tell you what they are going to force and that will be a record bad sales or returns… hay if you want to use TPC it's on you no problem… that's the way you like to do it… but at least it was a choice on FNR3… if it's no choice here on FNR4 i won't buy it… i played the demo and the TPC for me a button user not masher and a skilled button user i will not spend $65 for some BS that i cant do… i want to have the same fun you have when you TPC users play the game when you pay your money for the game you waited a long time for… that is just plain damn selfish of yall to hate and say that and then take it away… i'm cool i'll get UFC if that's the case they will get my $65…
saber

wow well that is stupid… did not think about losing customers huh? no button's y not… hey and for the jacks ass that said it should be TPC online only how about this just make a room for TPC only… you don't think….
and to say there are going to Force people to use TPC i'll tell you what they are going to force and that will be a record bad sales or returns… hay if you want to use TPC it's on you no problem… that's the way you like to do it… but at least it was a choice on FNR3… if it's no choice here on FNR4 i won't buy it… i played the demo and the TPC for me a button user not masher and a skilled button user i will not spend $65 for some BS that i cant do… i want to have the same fun you have when you TPC users play the game when you pay your money for the game you waited a long time for… that is just plain damn selfish of yall to hate and say that and then take it away… i'm cool i'll get UFC if that's the case they will get my $65…
Patrick

I agree that taking out the buttons as an option is just plain STUPID. People have been pressing buttons to play video games since the GD 1970's when video games were first invented and now EA has the nerve to not even include it as an option. Get your head out of your a*#-es and realize that your fanbase is comprised of more than just a group of elitists who think that because they use tpc online that that makes their sh*$ smell better than those who prefer the accuracy of button controls. I'm still buying the game because i love boxing and know that there won't be a better boxing game out there anytime soon…but I'm very disappointed in this and hope that enough of us old-school players complain that EA waked up and offers a patch.
Patrick

I agree that taking out the buttons as an option is just plain STUPID. People have been pressing buttons to play video games since the GD 1970's when video games were first invented and now EA has the nerve to not even include it as an option. Get your head out of your a*#-es and realize that your fanbase is comprised of more than just a group of elitists who think that because they use tpc online that that makes their sh*$ smell better than those who prefer the accuracy of button controls. I'm still buying the game because i love boxing and know that there won't be a better boxing game out there anytime soon…but I'm very disappointed in this and hope that enough of us old-school players complain that EA waked up and offers a patch.
Po'd Fan

sticks are crap! if you cant even beat "random button mashers" online or off what does that say about the TPC…..?
Po'd Fan

sticks are crap! if you cant even beat "random button mashers" online or off what does that say about the TPC…..?