and Ready 2 Rumble Boxing) and allows players to break their opponents' faces as the game features "real-time facial deformation".

The game also uses the same face-capture technology as Tiger Woods PGA Tour to allow players to capture their own image using peripherals for the Xbox Live Vision Camera and the PlayStation Eye.

Fights last three rounds of three minutes each, and can conventionally be won through technical knockout (there is no ten-count for regular knockdowns, as the knocked down character will immediately stand up again).

Alternatively, there is a power gauge which fills as the fighter lands hits; at its maximum, the player can perform a FaceBreaker which, by disfiguring the opponent, counts as an instant-win condition.

He did note of the game's difficulty that "while the controls aren't complex, FB's AI boxers give you little room, especially early on, to learn them.

He ultimately stated, "there's no question FB has style to spare... those willing to put up with the early beatings will find lots to enjoy both offline and over Xbox Live.