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It’s been a long time, but boxing fans have another reason inUndisputedto step into the squared circle and duke it out with some of the greatest boxers ever. Gamers still haveFight Night Championand its active community to play with, but with EA’s boxing series seemingly dead in the water, they need something new.
RELATED:Improvements Needed In UndisputedIt’s worth noting thatUndisputed- formally known as eSports Boxing - is still in Early Access on Steam, and needs significant work to be at the same level astheFight Nightseries. However, the combat is still fluid and tactical enough to please fans of that classic boxing series. A significant aspect of a good boxing game is the ability to defend and counterpunch incoming attacks. This guide will outline the best ways to land counterpunches inUndisputed.
Currently, Undisputed does not support keyboard and mouse controls. It only supports controllers such as the PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox, and other generic controllers. The in-game settings indicate that Undisputed was developed with the Xbox controls in mind.
Counterpunches In Undisputed
Landing successful counterpunches inUndisputedis vital to learn if one wants to get victories by knocking opponents out quickly, or playing the long game and draining their stamina.Hitting the counter is indicated by a screen flashand an audible yet satisfying thump. The counter will do extra damage to parts of the face and the body, setting up a knockdown or a KO.
Practicing The Counterattack
There are various ways to hit the counter. The following is the best way to set them up, but beforehand it’s a good idea to select a fast fighter with a long range like Muhammad Ali and pit him against a lower-ratedfighter like Eddie Hall, who’s slower, but still dangerous and powerful with his one punch knockout power. In addition to being good on the outside, Ali is quick and can mix it up in the pocket or against the ropes - replicating his rope-a-dope tactics from his fight with George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle.
Counterattack From The Block
Probably the most tricky way to land counters, but it’s worth mastering the ability to land an attack after blocking. The trick is to fire back with a punchimmediately after guarding against a hit.
Of course,a counter works whether the player lands on the body or the head, but it’seasier to counter low when blocking high and vice versa.
Counterattack From The Weave
The weave is better suited to faster out-boxers with a decent reach or big and tall fighters likeTyson Furyand Deontay Wilder.
Counterattack From The Slip
The slip looks similar to the weave because it allows the fighter to avoid punches using body movements from the hips. It’s faster, but the gloves are low and can leave a boxer vulnerable to a well-timed hit.
Counterpunch From The Outside
The easiest way to land counters is to stay outside the pocket and move at all times. Whether the player’s boxer is backing away or moving left or right, doing so has a better chance of making the opponent miss while landing quick and devastating counterattacks.
Fighting against the AI is the best way to perfect the counter, but one should also be aware that the computer has a habit of being a perfect counterpuncher and focuses on the body to drain stamina. The way to defeat the AI in its own game isnot to stand in front of the opponent and trade blows.The boxing gameis very good at reacting to the player’s attacks. So mix it up as much as possible and try all the above techniques when one method stops working.
Undisputedis available now on Steam for the PC in Early Access.
