When comparing Space Merchants: Arena vs EA Sports UFC 2, the Slant community recommends EA Sports UFC 2 for most people. In the question“What are the best cross-platform PC/Android games?” EA Sports UFC 2 is ranked 35th while Space Merchants: Arena is ranked 42nd. The most important reason people chose EA Sports UFC 2 is:
They did a great job with the graphics on this one. EA really wanted to fighters to look and feel real, because that would translate into the fight itself feeling real, and it paid off.
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Pros
Pro EA made the game hyper realistic
They did a great job with the graphics on this one. EA really wanted to fighters to look and feel real, because that would translate into the fight itself feeling real, and it paid off.
Pro Over 250 fighters, both current and non-current
The UFC actually outdid themselves in this regard - they've approached nearly everyone that's ever gone through their system to get their permission to add their likeness to the game.
You also have random fighters that have never been in the UFC, such as Bruce Lee, Mike Tyson, and Bas Rutten. The thinking here was pretty clearly "why not?" and it worked out fabulously.
Cons
Con "PC" version is browser based with ads
In order to play the "PC" version, you have to access the website PACOGames in order to play.
Con Ultimate Team Mode is kind of a let down
Ultimate Team Mode was thought to allow players to create their own teams of the best fighters, in order to collect trophies and cards, but in reality all you can do is add custom fighters and go for the title.