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This Game Rocks Am I Right People ???????????????????????? | | Mc Darbo from Uk Where else says (16/Oct/2003): | For years, "professional" wrestling has been a cornerstone of pop culture. From the weekly thrills of RAW and Smackdown! To the overblown Pay-Per-View "main" events, the WWE, formerly known as the WWF, has been one of the bigger television draws, due largely to the unique blend of entertainment and, um, "sports". However, as highly rated as the WWE is, games based on the license have been, for the most part, entirely useless. This was partly due to the fact that shows like RAW and Smackdown! Are a complicated blend of action, melodrama, sex and violence, and few developers have had any success at combining all those elements into a great game. In the past few years, developer Yuke's has had some spotty success with wrestling games. Some of their titles have done especially well, while others have enjoyed fervent criticism for their glaring flaws. Not one to give up until they have it right, Yuke's is back with another installment of WWE brand fun with Smackdown! Here Comes the Pain, and this time it looks like they may just be able to pull off one of the harder tasks in this industry- bringing the world of pro wrestling to life on your Playstation2 in a way that is realistic, accurate, and most importantly, fun.
Most wrestling games fail because they lack two things that are paramount in any wrestling show- story and variety. Yuke's has done well with the former, as previous games have had quite in depth story lines, but no wrestling game to date has truly captured the variety that comes with the WWE. Here Comes the Pain looks to offer far more variety in terms of gameplay, as well as refining the story mode a bit to deliver more depth. In an attempt to bolster the gameplay experience, Here Comes the Pain will offer a plethora of matches that are often seen on the wildly popular shows. Players will be able to choose from a variety of matches in addition to the normal single, tag, six-man tag, Royal Rumble, and Survival modes. Here Comes the Pain will also feature an option called Main Events, which includes Bra and Panties matches (the first girl to be stripped to her bra and panties loses), Hell in the Cell, Elimination, Elimination Tag, Cage Match, Elimination Chamber, Iron Man, Ladder, Lumberjack, Last Man Standing, Slobber Knocker, Tables Ladders and Chairs (TLC), Special Referee, Submission, Table, and First Blood. Yes, Here Comes the Pain will feature blood, and hopefully a lot of it.
As impressive as the gameplay options are, the Story Mode is even deeper than last year, with several slight refinements intended to further the melodramatic aspects of pro wrestling. When you first start, you can create a stable of wrestlers, several in fact. That means if you want to create a stable for Evolution wrestlers such as Ric Flair, Triple H and Randy Orton, you can. In fact, you can do a lot of things with the new "stables" that will let you change up the gameplay. On top of that, you can also switch out rosters between various shows. Have you ever wanted to see Triple H go head to head against Lesnar? Well, with Here Comes the Pain, you can do just that. The game allows endless roster switching, but that is not all. You can also decide which wrestlers are heels (bad dudes) and which are faces (good guys). I've always hated A-Train, but maybe I would like him as a face? Here Comes the Pain will let me find out! That is the beauty of Here Comes the Pain- you can make anyone a heel or a face, it doesn't matter. Of course, if you are content to leave things as they are, the game is using a very current roster which should help keep people in their respective places.
When in Story Mode, you can select a wrestler, and when you do, you will be able to converse with your respective manager after witnessing a brief cutscene that introduces you. After speaking with either Bischoff or McMahon, you'll be taken to a locker room. Unlike previous games, you don't exactly have total freedom of movement, but when in the locker room you can choose to move about. Doing so will allow you to meander, giving you the chance to talk to all the different superstars of the WWE. Depending on who you chose as a character and who you talk to, your conversations can vary wildly. You may find yourself in a shaky alliance with someone you don't like, or you may end up in a match. In fact, you may end up being zinged by The Rock with his notorious sense of blue humor.
As an add-on to the Story Mode, you can also access WWE ShopZone, which allows you to buy various things with SmackDown Dollars. You can earn these dollars by competing in and winning matches, and then use them to unlock special moves, clothing, and classic wrestlers. Ever wondered what it would be like to wrestle as "The Million Dollar Man"? Well, thanks to Here Comes the Pain, you can find out. Of course, it is going to take a whole lot of SD dollars to unlock the serious merchandise, but what can you expect?
In addition to earning SD dollars for your victory in the ring, you can also earn Experience Points, which works similar to some RPGs, in that you can use those points to buy additional moves and stamina for your chosen character. You can raise your stats in terms of skill, endurance, stamina, submission, and more. Therefore, it is worthwhile to go through the story mode to make The Rock (yeah, I love Rock, shut up) or whoever the real badass that he is. Depending on whom you choose, the stats that you can raise will vary. Obviously, guys like Rey Mysterio are going to have high-speed stats but low strength stats, and guys like Kain are going to be uber strong, but they will be uber slow as well. The customization appears endless, and for that we love Yuke's, don't we?
The gameplay, at least as it concerns specific moves, has been improved greatly. You will now be able to transition smoothly between moves, so if you want to throw an arm bar and then lead it into a suplex, you can do it seamlessly. However, due to refinements in the gameplay, you won't be able to just bust out the super moves; you will have to beat your opponent down a bit before you attempt any of the truly spectacular stunts. In fact, if you try to grapple an opponent right off the bat, not only will you not have a great deal of luck, but you may just get your ass beat in the process. When you try to grapple and are not successful, you may find yourself targeted in the head or legs, whatever is available. You can do the same to your enemy as well, so that later on in the match, certain parts of your body may not work as perfectly as you thought, giving you the feel of a real life match.
Of course, the Smackdown! Meter is still the same- as you go through a match, you will build up your meter which allows you to perform certain finishing moves. When you do, "Here Comes the Pain", so to speak. Of course, finishing moves are still hard to come by, but that seems more like a gameplay feature rather than a glitch, which is good.
The character models also look rather good. No matter whether you are grappling in the ring or busting someone's head on a phone booth, the models do their job, and do it well. The cut scenes are also really well done, showing the players in real light. Expect great advancements over last year's installment.
Wrestling games are hard to make, and even harder to make right. Yuke's is going for the gold with their newest installment, and only time will tell if they were able to pull it off.
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09/05/03 Mc Darbo Check out my website http://mc.shorturl.com or and i use aol my screen names is McKiLLThemAll or mcdarbo2003 and i use yahoo my screen names is Mc_Darbo add me thanks ppl
| Read this J smith!!! | | chaz from ?????????????????? says (16/Oct/2003): | jeff hardy is no waster j smith your the waster.Lucky you live a ireland away from me i would senton your ass.I wish u were on that game so i could make u bleed butthole.anyway the game looks good i give it 10(best).BUT no jeff so its bad i give it nothing but matt hardy on it so 9.Is lita and matt sill going out and jeff and matt be a tag team and be extreme and live for the moment.Let me tell u a fact j smith look in the dictionry and look up extreme theres a picture of the hardy bozy.
| Jeff Hardy | | Dan from Muncie, IN says (16/Oct/2003): | There is a reason there is no Jeff Hardy in this Smackdown, as supposed to Austin and HBK being in previous Smackdowns while not on TV. Austin was still under contract with the WWE at the time production started on the last game. Hardy is no longer under WWE contract and has no plans on returning to wrestling, therefore it is not beneficial for the WWE to put his namesake i the game because they make no profit off it. If at any time Jeff decides to come back to wrestling and does again sign a contract then you can expect to see him in games, but until that happens you'll just have to live without him or create him.
| 10 with Jeff Hardy, 1 without!! | | Matt from Brisbane says (14/Oct/2003): | The only reason I bought the last two Smackdown games was for Jeff Hardy. Playing him through season mode was even better than playing the character I had made. You just can't top his moves. Please WWE, listen to the fans and at least have Jeff as an unlockable character. Anyone who has followed the Hardys knows that the stories about are pot are garbage so give something back to the loyal fans. Give us Jeff!
| the best thq games | | david from Pawtucket Rhode Island says (14/Oct/2003): | i think this game is the best of all wwe game.I like this games because it has alots of peoples.I think jeff hardy not going to be in this game.Iwant him to be in this gam because he my best superstar..i think this game is the best of all wwe game.I like this games because it has alots of peoples.I think jeff hardy not going to be in this game.Iwant him to be in this gam because he my best superstar..i think this game is the best of all wwe game.I like this games because it has alots of peoples.I think jeff hardy not going to be in this game.Iwant him to be in this gam because he my best superstar..i think this game is the best of all wwe game.I like this games because it has alots of peoples.I think jeff hardy not going to be in this game.Iwant him to be in this gam because he my best superstar..i think this game is the best of all wwe game.I like this games because it has alots of peoples.I think jeff hardy not going to be in this game.Iwant him to be in this gam because he my best superstar..
| The greatest game ever!!!!!! | | The Great Gamer from La,California says (13/Oct/2003): |
Like most wwe fans I have all of the SD games and I think HCTP is going to be a great addition to my collection.This game is going to be the best wrestling game ever.Big deal,it dosn't have Jeff Hardy,its got new wrestlers like Goldberg,John Cena and Rey Mysterio.Oh ya and I'm really looking forward to the new matches like the elimination chamber and the bra and panties match.I think the legends is also going to be great,I know alot of people are going to be pissed of for me saying this but I'm glad that they took out Holgan.I am one of the few people who hate Holgan,I mean come on,his main offens is right hands and his finishing move is a leg drop[that's really spectacular].Anyways everything else in the game looks good,especialy the blood.Well I'll write back to you when I pick up the game.Until then peace out.
| Secret | | Staci from London, UK says (12/Oct/2003): | my Brother is a games reviewer and he wanted me to try this game so i did (even though i thought it would be boring) and i can safly say this is the best game i have ever played theres blood, elimination chambers,bra and pantie matches(100% ace) and all the new superstars are in it including Rey Mysterio, Victoria and loads more i will be buying this game when it comes out because it rules and most of the rumers about chairs blood and DIVAS is true i didnt want to give this game back. I LOVE IT
| the best game | | A gamer from ilnoise says (12/Oct/2003): | i just need to know these things will shane mcmhamon be in it or vince and when is it going to come out and their should be more than 70 characters in the game if not i will be mad and i think kane unmasked will be in it.it would be cool if they got more stronger spicals in the game.
| Smackdown 5 Owns | | A gamer from St. Louis says (12/Oct/2003): | The graphics are spectacular and it has all kinds of new stuff. Elimination Chamber,First Blood,and oh yeah,the Bra and Pantys match. Smackdown Here Comes The Pain has it all from the 55 new wrestlers to the improved crowd quality Joseph gives it 10 out 'o'10. All you kids out there will want to get you hands on this hot new game for christmas
| Smackdown here comes the pain is the best | | A gamer from new york usa says (11/Oct/2003): | I think it will be the best because I heard that you can actually hit people with a fork lift and hit them up side their head and the blood will be awsome the hard part about this game is that the controlls its tottally different and all the wrestlers looks hot! I voted it 10 the best game in the whole f'n world smackdown here comes the pain RULES !
| WHO cares about jeff hardy and hulk hogan the game is good with out them | | lebanon from lebanon says (11/Oct/2003): | Smack down 5 hctp(here comes the pain )is the best game ever there are old superstars new superstars new moves new looks.Some people are nagging about JEFF AND HULK well who the $#< remove me > at ! plays with them they are bunch of fags goldberg and shawn micheals can wipp there asses in like 2 minuts the spear for goldberg and the sweet chin music. And they are saying HHH he sucks he cant beet goldberg with out evolution but still the game rocks cant wait till the game gets out.:)
| Who wants Rey Mysterio | | Simon May from hoveringham England says (10/Oct/2003): | Who votes Rey Mysterio should be on it and who hopes goldgrg has got the world heavy weight championship and who hopes rosie is a super hero in training and who hopes rob van dam is the intercontenental champion and who hopes stone cold steve austin is the general manager and who hopes the old ladies are on it.
| Smackdown rocks | | A gamer from France says (9/Oct/2003): | The moves are very poyerful and realistic I saw the preview.
Goldbergs moves are deadly. Here comes the pain made me wwant the game so much. You can get just about almost everything you want not everything. Goldberg is a great wrestler it makes me want to say your next instead of Here comes the pain. I have the whole collection of WWE /WWF Smackdown and hoping I will get the 5th installment.
| Wheres Jeff Hardy | | Preston Harrison from Greenville, South Carolina says (9/Oct/2003): | This is a bunch of bull crap. There is know Jeff Hardy People are saying that its just because he is not wrestling write now but last year stone cold was on the game. I just hope you can create him and it has his moves and music.
Please next time make the game right.
| Jeff Hardy is a waster!!! | | j smith from limerick, Ireland says (7/Oct/2003): | Jeff Hardy is a waster. Thank god that he was left out. He sucks big time. Man, what a butthole! I mean who would pick him anyway. Bah, I be a better wrestler than that muppet. What a butthole! Now if they could only get rid of the other wasters like rey mysterio, matt hardy,etc. Now that would be great! Oh yeah the game is brilliant too!!
| No Edge is a whole bunch of WEDGE! | | Derron Webb from Griffin, Georgia ; USA. says (7/Oct/2003): | Edge is one of the best wrestlers in sport entertainment today. Edge is my cousin favorite wrestler. Without Edge how could we put Edge and Christian back together. Especially his theme song. That's one of the coolest theme song I've ever heard even though Jericho is my favorite superstar and like his theme song to, but Edge has the Fighest.
| the first wwe wrestler i will play with ? | | william steer from England (united kingdom ) says (7/Oct/2003): | Will be my own wrestler and then i will have a elimation match and i will be Goldberg and i will fight that s.o.b. the game triple h in a hell in a cell chamber match and ihope j.r., jerry the king lawer ,donk the clown , sting lex lugar ,mick foley (cactus jack,dudelove,mankind) bret hart,owen hart, the dark legend the thenom i am talking about the undertaker an i hope he can have that andre the giant ,hulk hogan el gigante ,sid vicious ,bamm bamm bigalow, rick stiener ,bob backlund,Jimmy'Superefly'Snuka
| YES Stephanie mcmahon is on the game | | $exy $amantha thank god stephanie mcmahon is on the game from walsall west midlands uk says (7/Oct/2003): | I am very glad to know that stephanie mcmahon is a playable charicter but i don't understand why half the wwe divas are missing and also why put the legends on the game they have their own game already why dampen this one. Overall i think the game will be excellent with a few badpoints but i can't wait
| Create A Move! | | Cole Randall from Triple H Ville, United States, Game America says (6/Oct/2003): | rumor has it that is a create a move function on smackdown HCTP. does anyone here now if that is true or not? if so where did you get your info from. by the way X-BOX sux- PSZ rulz!
Can't Wait For This Game To Come OUT,
Cole Randall
| Its gunna kick ass! | | Pat from Canada says (5/Oct/2003): | first of all i hate jeff hardy. i think the high flyers are all fags. i also hate Hulk Hogan, come on the guy is f**kin old he sucks. Wow he does a leg drop, that looks like it would hurt (ya right). I like wrestlers like Lesnar, Goldberg,Undertaker,The Rock, Angle, and most of all Stone Cold Steve Austin! I think this Game is gunna be awsome. Im really excited about the fact that i can beat down gay mastirio jr with Lesnar and make him bleed. i cant wait 4 the bra and panties match its gunna kick ass.
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