Developer: EA Canada
Developer: EA Canada
Developer: EA Canada
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Sports
Release Date: June 23, 2009 (US)
Release Date: June 26, 2009 (UK)
Release Date: July 2, 2009 (AU)
T for Teen: Mild Blood, Mild Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
PEGI: RP
OFLC: RP
Fight Night Round 4

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Developer: EA Canada
Developer: EA Canada
Developer: EA Canada
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Sports
Release Date: June 23, 2009 (US)
Release Date: June 26, 2009 (UK)
Release Date: July 2, 2009 (AU)
T for Teen: Mild Blood, Mild Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
PEGI: RP
OFLC: RP

Fight Night Round 4 Walkthrough & Strategy Guide

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Published: Jan 8, 2009

Fight Night Round 4 Legacy Walkthrough

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Balance your stats
First, know that the stats you give your fighter when you create him don't carry over to the Legacy Mode. When dividing the stat points in Legacy Mode, be sure to keep your stats pretty balanced. Most stats are very important, even if they aren't obvious—foot speed will help you chase down runaway opponents, and swelling will keep your fighter from losing fights due to stoppage. Still, you can stack some stat points to your fighter's strengths. If you're right-handed, you need power in your right hand.
Mind your cuts and swelling
The cuts and swelling stats cannot be boosted once you've begun your Legacy career. In fact, they will slowly degrade as your fighter's career progresses. If you start with low cuts and swelling stats, you'll have to retire your fighter sooner as you lose fights to doctor stoppage.
Long vs. short arms
Lanky fighters have a significant advantage at distance fighting. If you've got long arms, build up your jab and foot speed so you can force the distance advantage. If you go with a shorter reach, build up a strong hook and uppercut and be ready to do lots of duck-weaving to get in close to the opponent. Shorter arms are usually better for throwing power punches in close-up flurries so they have their advantage.

Amateur Tournament

Your Legacy Mode career kicks off with an amateur fight tournament that puts you through a maximum of four fights en route to the tournament win. Win a fight and you continue in the tournament. Win the tournament and you'll earn a healthy boost to some of your fighter's stats that'll help kick off your professional career.

None of the fights is particularly difficult. Fight hard and attempt to out-work your opponent during the short four-round bouts. Since the fights are so short, you only have so many opportunities to earn the judges' favor. The plus side is that you don't need to worry about conserving your stamina for the long haul since the fights end so quickly.

Between rounds, make sure to spend the heck out of your recovery points. If you choose to auto-recover, the game frequently leaves points unspent, even heading into the fourth and final round. It's a waste. Spend your points, even if you don't really need it. Any small edge you can get will help in the abbreviated fights of your amateur tournament.

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