WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain (PS2)

In WWE Smackdown: Here Comes The Pain, you play as WWE Superstars. The game has a original story mode with plot lines from WWE writers. Gamesmaster Magazine scored a 90% review exclaiming that "The Smackdown!" series is back on track again with it's best outing yet.

This is the greatest WWE game of all time.The WWE game that introduced the Elimination Chamber and the greatest roster of all time.Pros;(1) Graphics were top notch for it's time and still is today.(2) Sounds are amazing(3) The moves seems more realistic than the current WWE games(5) Chain countering/ grappling at it's finest(6) Fast paced action(7) Easy control mechanics (Button mashing is not dead)(8) Unlimited Career Mode(10) Stacking tables(11) Backstage Brawlsi can go on....Cons: NONEi have no cons for this game at all, the only cons i have for WWE games nowadays is that they should look at HCTPand learn from it, because WWE games now suck! Smack Down; Here Comes The Pain is the greatest WWE game invented so far.

Now in it's fifth incarnation for the PS2, this is certainly the best game of the series.With new stars including Rey Mysterio, John Cena & Goldberg now alongside the established stars such as Triple H, Stone Cold and The Rock the roster is certainly deep enough. However there are some notable exceptions including Jamie Noble, Shannon Moore & The APA.The new grappling system adds much more strategy with location specific damage, and the weight detection system also means that you won't see Rey Mysterio lifting the Big Show.The graphics are also much improved and the animation is excellent as ever. And now with added blood the action looks more real than ever.The new match types include First Blood, Bra & Panties and the excellent Elimination Chamber match. These all add more gameplay especially with a few friends involved.The season mode delivers too, with the new shopzone system allowing you to purchase unlockable items with Smackdown Dollars earned by winning matches.However you may tire of the somewhat repetative storylines after a few times through.Overall though WWE Smackdown: Here Comes The Pain, delivers the best wrestling game around and if you tire of the season mode, just invite a few friends round for some multiplayer fun.

I played Smackdown HCTP when I was at school, and order it again because I think wrestling games today as poor. Sure HCTP cannot compete at all with today's graphics, but its in game content is as close to the best wrestling game ever made. It has a great career mode, which has many different story's which you can play for quite a few seasons. The story lines are quite interactive where your decisions influence the story. If you are tired of repetitive modern day games, buy this. I recommend buying it regardless.

Disc is scratched and keeps on freezing

What separates Here Comes The Pain to the others past and present is its continuity and variety of its season mode and how it allows you to carry on every season statistic including title reigns and win/loss records.2003 impressive roster tho the legend picks could have been better.Controls are smooth and a variety of different moves makes for a very enjoyable game.The variety match types including hell in a cell and great CAW features makes this game an essential for any wrestling fan.4.5 stars.

decent game for its time

One of the best games ever made. Hours and hours of fun. A classic A+++