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WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain
PlayStation 2
Released On: Oct 27, 2003
85
9.0
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
85
93% Positive
25 Reviews
25 Reviews
7% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
85
93% Positive
25 Reviews
25 Reviews
7% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Bar none, the best WWE wrestling game of the series and one that will leave fans more than satisfied.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 155 User Ratings
9.0
90% Positive
139 Ratings
139 Ratings
8% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
3% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 155 User Ratings
9.0
90% Positive
139 Ratings
139 Ratings
8% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
3% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
Best Wrestling game ever created, hands down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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PlayStation 2
Easily the greatest wrestling game of all time, and it will never ever be duplicated ever again.
I’m giving it a flat out 10 out of 10. 100%.
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PlayStation 2
A severe, albeit pleasant, shock to system. The game has grabbed me in a way that only “No Mercy” has ever topped.
Probably the best wrestling game to come out since "No Mercy" on the N64. Yukes seems to have finally combined what was great in the AKI games on N64 and what was great in the Smackdown games.
The lighting effects and polygonal detail has been kicked up a few notches, and for those of you who don't like your grapplers dipped in corn oil, HCTP has the best looking character models on the market - more realistic in motion, musculature and personal detail than Raw 2's sweaty oafs.
As the wrestling game with the most depth, great playability, impressive visuals, and slick presentation, SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain delivers in all the categories WWE fans hold in high regard.
The first game in the series that tries to accommodate both sides by combining quick action with the technical elements of wrestling, and it works -- almost. [Jan 2004, p.132]
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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PlayStation 2
This is the most fun and epic wrestling game ever! Even today in 2023 i have more fun playing this than the latter sequels. Plus it features all the best wrestlers ever.
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PlayStation 2
Best wrestling game of all time. Roster its full of legendary wrestlers like Kane, The Undertaker, John Cena, Batista, Eddie Guerrero, Rob Van Dam, Edge, Kevin Nash, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Ric Flair, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock etc. They din´t waste space on adding characters that nobody misses like Maven or La Resistance and dint flood the roster with unmemorable characters like they did in future games. The gameplay its fast passed and the matches are fire. Royal Rumble Match doesn't last an hour like in every other WWE game and its actually fun to play. Season Mode its re-playable and even in the 3rd o 4th run you can still find something new in the story-lines. The best experience for casual gamers or casual wrestling fans because matches don't last enough to get you bored, the game its still in 2023, 20 years later, the best representation of wrestling in video games.
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PlayStation 2
Great career,roster,so fun and addicting.Really good mechanics, one of the best wrestling games of all time! Suggest you to play that game if you are a wrestling fan, NOW!
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PlayStation 2
I've tried to like this game but I can't! It has a very rotten and outdated gameplay unlike the WWE 2009/10/11 which in addition to the beautiful graphics also has a great gameplay. Maybe if I had played this in 2003 I would have liked it better
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PlayStation 2
Summary Features an exclusive story mode with original storylines developed by WWE. Unique Superstar abilities featuring real-life attributes of strength, submission, technique, speed and stamina. New and improved controls including an in-depth countering and interactive submission system. All-new match types including Bra & Panty, First Blood a...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
Initial Release Date: Oct 27, 2003
Developer:
- Yuke's
Publisher: THQ
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