Simply put, I would like to see some changes made to the controll layout (I don't have alot of time to do this here right now but if you guys have trouble with understanding this rough draft, I'll do a follow up on this). Here goes:
This is using the Xbox 360 controller.
On the D-pad, this would give you the ability to change your fighting tactics easily at any time during a round, or in your corner, with your trainer giving you proper basic instructions. You can listen to your corner's boxing knowledge or use your own for each round. Every fighter would have his own five styles or techniques to choose from. I like to think of them as the calling of plays in NBA 2k11; they would be there if you want a more indept and realistic experence, but noone has to use them. Each one has definate strengths or consequenses for overuse, and ofcourse (keep in mind) each fighter has his own ability to preform each...
1. (Tap "UP") - This puts your fighter on his toes. This fighting style gives you the ability to throw long range combos while staying out of range of exchanges. You must be a high stamina fighter to out-box a fighter in this manner for long throughout a fight without stopping to catch a few breaths. This allows you to flurry when in close.
2. (Tap "RIGHT") This gets you fighting more offensively. Plodding forward (using head movement if that's your fighters strength), making it easier get close, in-fight or simply use your footwork to corner your opponent or just rough him up. If your a dirty fighter you love this style because it gives you the oportuity throw low blows or head butts from outside, while in-fighting or in clinches. Throwing wild punches may leave you off balance for counters, that might cause flash knockdowns or KO's. May loose a few rounds to slick, crafty boxers if you're not carefull. Plus can be used to reserve energy if punches are used more judiciously. If both guys go in swinging fights can turn into real wars.
3. (Tap "DOWN") This is advanced defense for defensive fighters. Think Pernell Whitiker or Willie Pep. Much greater footwork in this mode (because he is focused on defense), adding some much more pronouced head/upper body movement along with the ability to use upperbody movement then quickly use your footwork (in any direction) to get you out of trouble. You couldn'd do this before because your feet would be planted when you tried to use headmovement. I mentioned before that guys would have thier own style, for example: some guys 'blocks' might change from regular blocking to a Philly shell, Crab or shoulder-roll. This defensive style can get you a rest for a few rounds if used properly, usually if you're a high stamina fighter. You can mostly pot-shot and counter in this style so you would have to go back to a style more suited for offense if you want to throw bombs or flurries.
4. (Tap "BACK") This is basically when you've been hurt badly and want to get on your bike, or just RUN untill you get those cogwebs out of your head. Your feet move the fastest depending on how stung you are. If you're hurt bad you'll wobble and have to clinch. Leaning on the ropes would replensh some your vital health stats slowly. Much smoother and faster head movement while leaning against the ropes also. Your punches aren't as effective in this mode, but it would be easier to clinch up your opponent when hurt.
5. (Pressing and Holding "UP" for 2 sec.) This takes you back to your basic style you started with. This is the most balanced of the five styles. So really you start out with this style, push a D-pad button to pick new style, then go back to your beginning style by holding "UP" when you need to.
This is using the Xbox 360 controller.
On the D-pad, this would give you the ability to change your fighting tactics easily at any time during a round, or in your corner, with your trainer giving you proper basic instructions. You can listen to your corner's boxing knowledge or use your own for each round. Every fighter would have his own five styles or techniques to choose from. I like to think of them as the calling of plays in NBA 2k11; they would be there if you want a more indept and realistic experence, but noone has to use them. Each one has definate strengths or consequenses for overuse, and ofcourse (keep in mind) each fighter has his own ability to preform each...
1. (Tap "UP") - This puts your fighter on his toes. This fighting style gives you the ability to throw long range combos while staying out of range of exchanges. You must be a high stamina fighter to out-box a fighter in this manner for long throughout a fight without stopping to catch a few breaths. This allows you to flurry when in close.
2. (Tap "RIGHT") This gets you fighting more offensively. Plodding forward (using head movement if that's your fighters strength), making it easier get close, in-fight or simply use your footwork to corner your opponent or just rough him up. If your a dirty fighter you love this style because it gives you the oportuity throw low blows or head butts from outside, while in-fighting or in clinches. Throwing wild punches may leave you off balance for counters, that might cause flash knockdowns or KO's. May loose a few rounds to slick, crafty boxers if you're not carefull. Plus can be used to reserve energy if punches are used more judiciously. If both guys go in swinging fights can turn into real wars.
3. (Tap "DOWN") This is advanced defense for defensive fighters. Think Pernell Whitiker or Willie Pep. Much greater footwork in this mode (because he is focused on defense), adding some much more pronouced head/upper body movement along with the ability to use upperbody movement then quickly use your footwork (in any direction) to get you out of trouble. You couldn'd do this before because your feet would be planted when you tried to use headmovement. I mentioned before that guys would have thier own style, for example: some guys 'blocks' might change from regular blocking to a Philly shell, Crab or shoulder-roll. This defensive style can get you a rest for a few rounds if used properly, usually if you're a high stamina fighter. You can mostly pot-shot and counter in this style so you would have to go back to a style more suited for offense if you want to throw bombs or flurries.
4. (Tap "BACK") This is basically when you've been hurt badly and want to get on your bike, or just RUN untill you get those cogwebs out of your head. Your feet move the fastest depending on how stung you are. If you're hurt bad you'll wobble and have to clinch. Leaning on the ropes would replensh some your vital health stats slowly. Much smoother and faster head movement while leaning against the ropes also. Your punches aren't as effective in this mode, but it would be easier to clinch up your opponent when hurt.
5. (Pressing and Holding "UP" for 2 sec.) This takes you back to your basic style you started with. This is the most balanced of the five styles. So really you start out with this style, push a D-pad button to pick new style, then go back to your beginning style by holding "UP" when you need to.
