Supremacy MMA

I posted about this game some time ago, and recently Supremacy MMA arrived. It’s a strange bird of a grappler- not quite a straight MMA game since it adopts the regular life bar system more identified with mainstream fighting titles. This is odd since well, MMA allows for submissions which should, if correctly applied, end the fight instantly. In this case though, all it does is tick away a bit of the target’s life. The roster is a mix of both real-life and fictionary fighters, all presented in a very gritty, grimy illustrated art style that brings to mind a Guy Ritchie film or such.


Like Felice Herrig and Michele Gutierrez? Well, you’d better since they’re all you’re getting.

Sadly, that even seeps into the game’s presentation of the ladies- which the game seems to have just taped on for the sake of having an extra feature. Really, talk about being irrelevant to the general precedings- the two ‘Femme Fatales’ of the roster- real-life fighters Felice Herrig and Michele Gutierrez- are available only to fight each other and no one else. Apparently the idea of them getting manhandled by the males was just too much to bear. Well, that set back equality in fighting games back somewhat- what would Nina Williams, Chun-Li and Sonya Blade say? Meh.

I mean, with due recognition that the real Miss Herrig and Miss Gutierrez are attractive, physically-impressive ladies- their in-game models look almost as leathery and masculine as the male roster- it’s not particularly pleasing to watch, and I think doesn’t do the actual people justice- seeing as how the game has used the ladies in the game advertising, they could have made them a tad less veined and sinewy and made them slightly more eye-friendly. Hell, why not, when they’re just there to fight each other in basically exhibition matches? Well, you can of course try the girls’ Story Mode, but it will only last you one or two fights- Short Story Mode is more like it.


The game looks dirty and grimy by choice, but it could have given these ladies a notch more appeal…

Anyway, we have what we have- two ladies with detailed, if a bit mannish, character models, on offer. Both are, as MMA dictates, barefoot, with Felice Herrig having the more fetching attire, wearing what appears to be a cloth version of a gladiator’s skirt over her undies, while Michele G. is more conservative with shorts.
The gameplay is supposedly timing-based, so just mashing away at random buttons won’t do you any good. Still, it’s a struggle to do proper combos and blocking/countering seems a hit-and-miss affair, with movements seemingly delayed and unresponsive at times- on occasion though, you’ll bust out with a long string but have no idea how you did it.
Grappling is also hit and miss, and really, not much worth the effort since all it does is tick away damage like the regular combos. Still, maybe there will be some of you out there liking the idea of two ladies squirming away on the floor…


I do appreciate the detailed characters and smooth animations… the unresponsive controls, not so much.

That all, the girls’ soles are okay- detailed but again, like the whole game, a bit on the leathery side. Really, SSFIV’s Makoto (default look) is a supermodel compared to this game’s in-game models. Heheh. Anyways, I got the game so why not post some vids from it. Aside from the matches above, I was able to compile several saucy KO animations with Felice Herrig in a cool montage vid below- the KO’s are actually pretty good, with varied reactions to different hits ala VF5 Final Showdown (man, I want my VF5FS already…). This would be awesome if only the game didn’t insist on obscuring the view with a stupid white light filter every now and then.


Best thing about the game? The various KO animations. For some reason though, the game doesn’t want you to see them clearly at times. EH?

All in all, this isn’t a game I can recommend. If you like MMA games, you’re better off getting one from the more established brands for good gameplay. As for ladies- unless you really, really, really like the two girls in this game or have a preference for mannish character models, pass and just get your kicks with a hundred other beat ‘em ups with a hundred hotter barefoot babes.
Man, after this I don’t need a shower- I need a bath to wash off the smell of sweat… Geh.

Real-life MMA Babes Virtualized! (Supremacy MMA)

The lovely Felice Herrig shows she can hang with the big boys.

Some of the best games to find hot, barefoot babes in are fighting games- in fact, Tekken 6 and SoulCalibur IV are my two all-time faves and must-have titles. Too bad there aren't more of them, and it takes a long time for sequels to be made. Also barefoot fighting game babes aren't that many- even if many martial arts are practiced barefoot, attire of fighting game babes doesn't always take that into account and clothing (and footwear) is dictated by character design. The result, more flash and style than going barefoot... sigh (thanks be the Character Customization). On the other hand, there are the sports-action martial arts fighters- particularly the MMA games- that are often produced quickly every year it seems. These MMA games are based on real-life fighting circuits, and for the most part follow the realistic attire of cage fighting- basically minimal, and usually fighters go barefoot. The trouble is, most MMA games only have male fighters, which basically spoils them for us. I mean, what's the point of seeing realistically-rendered feet if they're GUY FEET- foot fan kryptonite!

But at long last, here's Supremacy MMA, a real-world cage fighting title that bucks that men-only rule and adds in some scrappy, tough-looking but still lovely ladies into the mix. Two trailers revealing real-life MMA beauties Felice Herrig and Michele Gutierrez have been released, letting gamers know this is a game with a bit of a difference. The footage of the actual game in the trailers seems a bit rough and the frame rate is choppy, and the character models seem determined to make the girls look leathery-tough. Still, the final game should look and move better, and you have to appreciate that the in-game feet should look pretty realistic. Oh, and I just have to love how Felice Herrig's outfit is even skimpier than most actual mainstream fighting game babe's outfits are... gotta love that skirt thing. Heh...

With hot, real-life martial arts babes getting in on the action in this MMA sports title, I am indeed going to check out Supremacy MMA when it comes out. It's certainly not my usual kind of fighting game with the ultra-realistic style of action (blood and damage on my babes isn't a plus!!!) but this is something that any foot fan should at least check out. The game is out in June for Xbox360 and Playstation 3. For now, check out the trailers for some kick-ass martial arts hotties!


How will these babes compare to 'real' fighting game babes?