Wrestling playstation 2 games

Its presentation was a huge leap forward for the franchise due to its beautiful at the time looking character models and arenas, plus it was the first SmackDown game to include commentary and full entrances. However, the gameplay still wasn't very good, nor was the uncompelling story mode. Overall, the game was a bit of a mixed bag. The first SmackDown Vs. Raw game had the impossible task of having to follow the beloved Here Comes The Pain. While it didn't live up to its predecessor, it was still a solid game.

The inclusion of some more realistic looking animations meant matches started to look a little more like what you'd see on WWE TV while still being exciting. Additionally, a new clean and dirty babyface and heel system added an interesting element to matches without getting in the way. Enjoyable gameplay enhanced an okay story mode and the underrated challenge mode in which you played preset matches that varied in difficulty.

This decent at best game was the last in the SmackDown Vs. Raw era. Its claim to fame was the introduction of the excellent Universe mode, where you got to play and control your own version of WWE. While fun in this first iteration, the mode was still in its infancy here and would be improved upon in later installments. Likewise, the title's Road To Wrestlemania wasn't the best version of the story mode as the addition of an unnecessary open-world brought with it poor lip-syncing and numerous needless brawls.

Although, neither mode was awful, and combined with some solid gameplay made for an overall okay wrestling game.

The arcadey gameplay was a blast and a nice change of pace to the more realistic style the SmackDown Vs. Raw series was known for.

However, the game lacked depth, as it didn't take long to play through the Path of Champions story mode and the entire collection of dream matches featured in the Fantasy Warfare mode. Add to that the limited amount of match types, and you get a fun title that unfortunately lacked replayability.

Raw was a step back in the right direction. These wrestling beauties not only score a perfect 10, polygons per character, they also have all the some of the best moves and talent found in any wrestling game. But make sure to watch out for that Mud Match Mode, because these sexy vixens might get dirty. Gorgeous female models and amazing gameplay.

Develop good or bad personas to change costumes and moves. From the most successful wrestling game series of all-time comes the next phenom in sports entertainment? Two worlds will collide as the most elite Superstars square off on the Playstation 2. WWE programming comes to life with Superstar Voice Over and commentary throughout the unparalleled season mode.

An abundance of new gameplay mechanics provide full control over all aspects of the game including new stare-downs, chop battles, submission reversals, match tactics, and overhauled Royal Rumble controls.

The Divas are hotter than ever with an enhanced bra and panties match and to polish off the robust roster, from the halls of immortality, come a handful of the most celebrated legends to ever lace up their boots. The ultimate hip-hop-fueled fighting video game features more than 70 characters, including more than 35 of the most well-known artists and personalities in hip-hop today, including Busta Rhymes, Carmen Electra, Lil?

Def Jam Vendetta II challenges players to step into the shoes of a ruthless NYC street fighter battling for control of the hip-hop underground.

The game features an all-new fighting engine allowing gamers to customize multiple fighting styles as the deep new story mode takes the action well beyond the ring and into the streets.

Master each fighting style: street fighting, kickboxing, martial arts, wrestling, and submission fighting. Combine up to three styles to create devastating hybrid-styles, complete with new "blazin' moves" to finish off your opponent. Build your own street-ready fighter and outfit him with thousands of pieces of unlockable licensed gear, tattoos, and even bling from the Jeweler to the stars, Jacob the Jeweler.

New Generation" for the GameCube. Slam your foes with outrageous super galactic moves! Pile on the mayhem, up to 4 players at a time! More than 45 wrestlers to choose from. KO the competition to unlock hidden wrestlers. Catch it now on the Fox Box!

Battle through the annals of time clashing with the greatest grapplers to set foot in the squared circle. Create dream matches, unlock classic feuds and travel down the path of pain in the first-ever era-based career mode to see if you have what it takes to beat the icons of professional wrestling! The only game with over 70 of the greatest ring warriors ever, including the recently announced Ultimate Warrior! Brand new "Ready To Brawl" controls for ultimate mat mayhem. Travel down the path of pain in the all-new era-based, feud-driven career mode.

Never-before-seen Classic Matches with hidden licensed arenas. Two-man commentary. Wrestling tutorial from the "excellence of execution" Bret "Hitman" Hart.

Create-A-Legend returns with all new textures allowing players to make their ultimate icon of wrestling. Signature entrances and taunts for each Legend, including all new licensed music composed by "Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart. 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. Enhanced production values feature dynamic camera transitions, an improved audio experience, Superstar voice over and more-realistic animations. Backyard Wrestling allows you to step out of the the staleness of the wrestling genre, and into a groundbreaking new world of open ended gameplay.

Despite not having the power of its more powerful counterparts the PS2 port's presentation remained intact and was one of the better-looking games on the older machine. Smackdown vs. Raw introduced a new control method that implemented the analog stick for grappling instead of the face buttons.

It was a tricky system to learn for long-time players of the franchise but the game had a more natural flow to it than previous games. However, it was developed by the same team behind the popular Nintendo 64 wrestling games from WCW vs.

WWE Smackdown vs. Smackdown Vs. Raw was one of the first signs the series was beginning to outgrow the aging PS2 system. The PS2 version lacked several features found in the more powerful consoles like Create a Finisher and Superstar Threads. However, the Story Designer remained intact and offered players an incredible amount of depth to create their own WWE storylines and feuds. It marked the very last time the Smackdown! Thankfully, Smackdown vs. Raw was a good send-off for the machine and pushed the aging console to its limits.

The game came packed with tons of options for wrestling fans and even included the new Universe Mode alongside series staples like the Story Designer and the "Road to Wrestlemania ". The game was once again developed by wrestling game veterans AKI. The game retains its AKI momentum-based gameplay but added in more fighting styles like wrestling, street fighting, martial arts, kickboxing, and submissions.

In addition, the game had a good story mode which was unheard of for a fighting game series long before Mortal Kombat and Injustice. Raw remains a favorite amongst wrestling fans.