WWE SmackDown: Here Comes The Pain [PS2] [PlayStation 2] [2003]

WWE SmackDown: Here Comes The Pain for the PlayStation 2 (PS2), released in 2003, is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed wrestling games of its era. It was developed by Yuke’s and published by THQ, and is fondly remembered for its deep roster, improved gameplay mechanics, and realistic graphics for its time.

Key Features:

• Roster: The game includes an impressive roster of WWE Superstars from the early 2000s, including iconic wrestlers like Brock Lesnar, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, Kurt Angle, and many more.
• Season Mode: A fully-fledged story mode where players can guide a Superstar through a year in the WWE, making decisions, fighting in matches, and competing for titles.
• Gameplay Mechanics: Here Comes The Pain introduced a more refined grappling system, with weight detection and submission systems that added more strategy to matches. This made it more realistic compared to previous WWE games.
• Match Types: It offers a variety of match types including Hell in a Cell, Elimination Chamber, Royal Rumble, and Ladder matches.
• Graphics and Presentation: For its time, it had improved character models, better crowd animations, and an authentic WWE presentation, which helped elevate the experience.

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