Real Boxing 2

What it is

Real Boxing 2 is a boxing game built around controlling a fighter through matches and developing that fighter over time. It suits players who want more than a quick arcade bout: career progression, training and character upgrades give matches a longer-term goal. The game also offers competition against other players, for those who prefer human opponents to a solo career.

How it plays

Fighting uses touch gestures for punches such as jabs, hooks and uppercuts. Timing and choosing attacks matter, so the action asks for more attention than simply tapping repeatedly. Between bouts, players can improve their boxer’s abilities and customise their fighting style. That blend of match controls and progression places Real Boxing 2 between a straightforward arcade boxing game and a more involved sports game.

Device considerations

The detailed visuals and animated fights are part of the presentation, but they may be demanding on older or less capable phones. Extended play can also use battery and generate heat. Players mainly looking for a lightweight game for short sessions may find this a less suitable fit than a simpler boxing title. Competitive play can also put progression and equipment differences in view, alongside player skill.

Standing and audience

Published by Vivid Games S.A., Real Boxing 2 has a 4.6 rating from about 288,880 ratings and more than 10 million installs. Those figures indicate a large audience, though they do not tell you whether its controls or progression will suit you. Compared with boxing games focused only on quick matches, its appeal is the combination of gesture-based fighting, career goals and player-versus-player bouts. It is best suited to players willing to spend time improving a boxer, rather than those looking only for a brief, uncomplicated sports game.