Summary
- Release Year: 2001
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: PlayStation 2
- Developers: Yuke’s
- Publishers: THQ, Yuke’s
WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It: The Ultimate PS2 Wrestling Experience
Released in 2001, WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It was a groundbreaking wrestling game that set new standards for the genre on the PlayStation 2. With its massive roster, immersive story mode, and innovative gameplay features, Just Bring It quickly became one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed wrestling games of all time.
A Roster of Wrestling Superstars
Just Bring It features a roster of over 30 WWF Superstars, including all of the biggest names of the Attitude Era: The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, The Undertaker, D-Generation X, and many more. Each wrestler is rendered in incredible detail, with accurate入場シーン and signature moves.
An Immersive Story Mode
Just Bring It introduced a brand new story mode called “Season Mode”, which allowed players to create their own wrestler and lead them to championship glory. Season Mode is a deep and engaging experience, with multiple storylines and branching paths. Players can choose to align themselves with different factions, compete for different championships, and even turn heel or face.
Innovative Gameplay Features
Just Bring It also introduced a number of innovative gameplay features that set it apart from other wrestling games. These features included:
- Analog stick controls: Just Bring It was one of the first wrestling games to use analog stick controls, which gave players more precise control over their wrestlers’ movements.
- Reversals: Just Bring It introduced a new reversal system that allowed players to counter their opponents’ moves. This made matches more strategic and exciting.
- Create-a-Wrestler: Just Bring It allowed players to create their own custom wrestlers, with a wide range of options for appearance, moves, and入場シーン.
Critical and Commercial Success
WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It was a critical and commercial success. It received rave reviews from critics, who praised its graphics, gameplay, and story mode. The game was also a huge commercial success, selling over 5 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It is considered to be one of the greatest wrestling games of all time. It set new standards for the genre and helped to popularize the WWF during the Attitude Era. The game’s innovative gameplay features and immersive story mode have been imitated by many other wrestling games since its release.
Conclusion
WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It is a classic wrestling game that still holds up today. It’s a must-play for any fan of the WWF or wrestling games in general.
Additional Details
- Developer: Yuke’s
- Publisher: THQ
- Platform: PlayStation 2
- Release Date: November 13, 2001
- ESRB Rating: T for Teen
- Genre: Wrestling
- Modes: Single-player, multiplayer
- Features:
- Roster of over 30 WWF Superstars
- Immersive story mode
- Innovative gameplay features
- Create-a-Wrestler
- Awards:
- Game of the Year (2001) – IGN
- Best Wrestling Game (2001) – GameSpot
- Best PS2 Game (2001) – GamePro
Review Score
8.5/10
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