Video games have many varieties and themes, among which sport video games remain one of the most popular. The ability not only to monitor how athletes achieve incredible success but also to go through the training path and master the skills of boxers, football players, hockey players, and others makes this genre of video games in demand among people of different ages and skills. Below I offer a selection of the most addicting and interactive sports simulators where you can compete for victory.
UFC 4
Fights without rules sound scary, but in this sport, you can hone skills such as hooks and uppercuts, knee jumps, roundhouse kicks, suffocation, and painful holds, kicks on the legs – everything happens on the screen and not in real life. So if you’re interested in ultimate fighting, you can get started with EA Sports UFC’s UFC 4 game series. In order to fully enjoy the adrenaline of mixed martial arts, you will need to create your own character and constantly develop them. However, in addition to training and learning the necessary techniques, you will have something to do: attending public events, meeting other fighters, maintaining social media, for example.
The main activity for players in UFC 4 is the Career Mode. You will be able to choose for them the appearance, characteristics, as well as fighting style. According to the plot of the game, a promising but still practically unable fighter is taken under his wing by coach Davis; that’s when you will have the opportunity to learn the basics of game control. But note that to succeed in UFC 4, you must not only rely on the strength and acquired skills but also develop tactics. In training, you can hone various skills and techniques, for which you will receive development points. Having pumped your player well, you can take part in online blitz fights where you can show your skills with a completely random opponent. An online championship is also available.
FIFA 21
The FIFA World Cup is watched by millions of pairs of eyes every year – so why don’t you try yourself as a talented football player in the online universe? Moreover, I’m talking about the FIFA series, which has been the football simulation market leader for more than 25 years. Although the principle of the game remains essentially unchanged, with each release of the game, its graphics become more realistic; control becomes more convenient, there is an opportunity to try yourself not only as a football player but also as a club manager. The game attracts both inveterate athletes in real life and people far from the world of football.
The players are usually captivated by the feeling of a real presence at a football match thanks to the audio accompaniment (commentators, noise from the stands, etc.). Everything here is thought out to the smallest detail: you can choose a player and a team for which you will play, see the reactions and facial expressions of the players, try out false shots, dribbling, calculate the strength of short and long passes, and much more.
The game features Volta mode, which is ideal for your first time playing the game or with a gamepad. You have to play street football in small teams – 3 on 3 or 5 on 5. You can quickly learn the controls and learn the basic rules of football.
In the Ultimate Team mode, you have to create a team yourself and match players for it, and then take to the field against other players. Of course, you will not be able to get the world football stars immediately. Still, gradually, taking part in matches and completing tasks, you will be able to collect enough funds to pay for the transfer of the player you are interested in.
The game also has a career mode that can be played both as a team player and as a football manager. The latter is probably not entirely suitable for beginners. First, you need to figure out how the universe of football works and its rules.
NBA 2K21
It is difficult to name competitors for this game, so there are always increased requirements for it, which is often criticized. But those who are looking for the best basketball simulator shouldn’t pay attention to this, as they will enjoy outstanding graphics, the best teams in the world, and full compliance of the gameplay with modern standards.
Players can either compete with random players or team up with their friends. You will be able to master the throws and basic rules in Practice Mode, and then you can start a quick match with a friend and take part in the modes MyCAREER, MyLEAGUE, and MyTEAM. In MyCAREER, you have to become a part of the story about a completely inexperienced player who makes his way to the NBA from school basketball. In MyTEAM, you can build your team of NBA players from different years. Complete daily tasks and challenges, and you can assemble the coolest team! An interesting one is the “Park” mode, in which you can run along the street, explore the park and its surroundings, and throw the ball into the ring with other players. By the way, your rating does not matter here, so you can compete with a player with absolutely any skill set.
