My first impression was wow, this game looks great for PS2.
So graphically this games does it very well. Down to the body damage, to the way your body changes during the training mini games. I must admit the crowed was to be desired. But who's looking at the crowed.
The sound in this game is great, defiantly gives you the sense of power each punch has. The music is quite good but gets old rather quickly, I don't mind rap but does it all have to be rap. Come on now mix it up a bit. The commentary is quite funny early on but gets extremely annoying after awhile. But in all the sound quality is great, it does what its meant to do.
The controls are perfect in my opinion. At first I would of said no, but after winning ever title I love what they've done with the total punch control system. It does take some serious practice to get this down. But once you've mastered it your unstoppable.
So in all this game is great, it does what it needs to make it work. It's not perfect, but thats not for me to decided thats up to you.
Now go out and purchase this great boxing game. You wont be disappointed.