Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Sport
- Platforms: PlayStation
- Developers: Yuke’s
- Publishers: THQ
WWF SmackDown! (2000): The Greatest Wrestling Game Ever Made
WWF SmackDown! (2000) is a professional wrestling video game developed by Yuke’s and published by THQ for the PlayStation. It was released in North America on November 2, 1999, and in Europe on November 5, 1999. The game is based on the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and features wrestlers from the Raw and SmackDown! brands.
SmackDown! (2000) was a critical and commercial success, selling over 5 million copies worldwide. It was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and roster of wrestlers. The game is considered by many to be one of the greatest wrestling games ever made.
Gameplay
SmackDown! (2000) features a variety of gameplay modes, including:
- Exhibition: A single match between two wrestlers.
- Season: A mode where you can play through a year of WWF programming, complete with storylines and rivalries.
- Create-a-Superstar: A mode where you can create your own wrestler.
- Create-an-Entrance: A mode where you can create your own entrance for your wrestler.
- Backstage: A mode where you can explore the backstage area of the arena and interact with other wrestlers.
The gameplay in SmackDown! (2000) is fast-paced and fluid. The controls are simple to learn, but difficult to master. The game features a variety of moves, including punches, kicks, grapples, and powerbombs. You can also use weapons, such as chairs and tables, to attack your opponents.
Roster
SmackDown! (2000) features a roster of over 50 wrestlers, including:
- Stone Cold Steve Austin
- The Rock
- Triple H
- The Undertaker
- Kane
- Big Show
- Mankind
- Chris Jericho
- Chris Benoit
- Eddie Guerrero
- Dean Malenko
- Perry Saturn
- Billy Gunn
- Road Dogg
- X-Pac
- D’Lo Brown
- Mark Henry
- Val Venis
- Jacqueline
- Tori
Graphics
The graphics in SmackDown! (2000) are impressive for their time. The character models are detailed and well-animated. The arenas are large and realistic. The game also features a variety of lighting effects and particle effects.
Reception
SmackDown! (2000) was a critical and commercial success. The game received positive reviews from critics, who praised its graphics, gameplay, and roster of wrestlers. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 5 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
SmackDown! (2000) is considered by many to be one of the greatest wrestling games ever made. The game’s success helped to establish the WWE SmackDown! series as one of the most popular wrestling game franchises in the world. SmackDown! (2000) also helped to popularize the Attitude Era, a period of time in the late 1990s and early 2000s when the WWF was at its peak of popularity.
Conclusion
WWF SmackDown! (2000) is a classic wrestling game that is still enjoyed by fans today. The game’s graphics, gameplay, and roster of wrestlers are all top-notch. If you’re a fan of wrestling, you need to check out this game.
Review Score
8.5/10
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