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49 of 55 found the following review helpful:
 WWF Smackdown! 2: Know Your Role Nov 15, 2000
When WWF Smackdown! made it's groundbreaking debut, it amazed some, and others didn't like it. It's obvious pros were graphics and the surprising new match of Special Referee, which is used as getting back at those who stabbed you in the back, or vice versa. There were some cons such as no commentary, and not that much choice in Create-A-Wrestler. It probably wont make any difference to those when it's sequel, WWF Smackdown! 2:Know Your Role hits shelves across the country (supposed release is Tuesday the 21st). Smackdown 2 will have about twice as many wrestlers as there were in the origional (that's about 60 wrestlers), plus a much more updated Create-A-Wrestler feature. Some of the new matches in Smackdown! 2 are the Ladder Match, Table Match, ---- in a Cell, and (the match that has to be unlocked first) the Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match. In addition to some of what you're expecting, you'll get a Create-A-Manager mode, where you pick between Chyna, Steven Richards and others to walk to the ring with you and cause disturbance. You also get a Create-A-Taunt mode, where you go frame-by-frame moving certain body parts certain ways, so you can do the Y-M-C-A, or give the crowd the finger while doing a russian dance. Finally, there are double-moves you can execute, an interactive announcer's table you can slam an opponent's head into and break it by doing some strong moves. There is way too much more to talk about, and not enough room to write about. So I'll go out saying I hope you liked my quick summary of the game, and I also hope you enjoy the game.
24 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Know Your Role and buy this game Dec 01, 2000
By ijedi3
I admit, I hated wrestling games at first. They were frustrating because I had to press too many buttons to pull off one simple move, even more for the finisher if I ever got that far. Then along came WWF Smackdown for Playstation, which pretty much took out the difficulty factor concerning controls, making the game much more enjoyable for me, especially when I held four belts with Kane in Season mode. Hearing nothing but good things for Smackdown 2, I just had to buy it and did so. When I popped it into my Playstation, I noticed that the loading times were a lot longer than they were in the first Smackdown. Even though that aspect of the game isn't really easy to overlook, the rest of the game made up for it. When I played the first Smackdown, there were a plethora of matches, and I couldn't think that there were more types. I was wrong. SM2 still has all the types of matches that SM had and then some. Hell in a Cell, IronMan matches (regular and special guest referee), Casket, Table, Ladder, and TLC (regular or title) are among the many types of matches in this game (personally I like Hell in a Cell and the IronMan matches). The season mode is refined and better than in SM. Instead of one match per month, there are five, and you earn some extra things during the season, from parts in Create A Superstar to characters (Stone Cold and Billy Gunn have to be unlocked). The mats even have the Pay-Per-View special logos from No Mercy '99 to Unforgiven 2000 (you can customize the mats in exhibition mode). You can still skip matches including your own, but it takes longer than it did in SM. The storylines are a little better, though still repetitive, but you can interact in some situations, like asking or telling someone to do something. I haven't actually created someone yet but Create A Superstar is much better than it was in SM. There are a lot more options concerning appearance and moves. You can also create things like managers, taunts, teams (known as stables) and PPV specials. The graphics are excellent and add a sense of realism, especially with all 50 or so characters, from the different backstage areas to Undertaker's bike in his entrance. There are many more backstage areas, like a diner, plaza, lobby, locker room, etc. SM2 has an expanded and updated roster of superstars, including the Radicalz, Too Cool and Rikishi, Kurt Angle, Stephanie McMahon, The Kat, and even my man Shawn Michaels. I'd write more but I've written a lot already and it's 2:30 in the morning. All I have to say is Know Your Role and buy this game. By the way, to get out of the Hell in a Cell, bounce off the ropes in the middle of the ring and dive into the panels that are colored lighter than the rest of the cell.
82 of 96 found the following review helpful:
WWF Smackdown 2! What a way to finish on the Playstation. Oct 11, 2000
Some of you may know that WWF Smackdown 2 will be the last WWF game on the Playstation and what a way for it to go out! WWF Smackdown 2 has learnt from it's mistakes from the first game. Yukes have touched up the graphics a bit, extended the storylines in Career Mode, redesigned the Create-A-Superstar feature and now has over 60 Wrestlers from the WWF. All of which were downsides to WWF Smackdown.The modes in WWF Smackdown 2 are: Single Match, Tag Team Match, Handicap (1 on 2/1 on 3), Battle Royal, Royal Rumble, King of The Ring, Hardcore Match, Anywhere Fall Match, Cage Match, Survival Match (3 Way/4 Way), Special Guest Referee (1 Referee/2 Referee), I Quit Match, Ladder Match, Table Match, Casket Match, Iron Man Match, Tornado Match, Hell in a Cell Match and TLC Match What more can you want, it's most we've ever seen on a WWF game. I haven't played the game yet but come this November, it'll be the only thing that I'm playing. With the extrememly fast engine and well detailed wrestlers so will you.
42 of 49 found the following review helpful:
WWF Smackdown 2... It Know's It's Role Sep 02, 2000
Now I'm not gonna come up with some stupid comment like "This game is great I reccomend it" because I haven't played it. Noone has. I will speak the truth. This game is going to have over 30 wrestlers including Too Cool, Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit. It will have some new modes, being a Ladder Match,a Table Match and a couple of others, more weapons, and lots more backstage areas to wrestle around in. There will also be the popular Season Mode and heaps more options in the Create-A-Wrestler mode. When it comes out, I am going to buy it, being the WWF fan that I am but if your not sure, do some research and make sure you really want it. Thanks for listening to what I have to say I hope this helps you with your choice in buying WWF Smackdown 2: Know Your Role.
31 of 36 found the following review helpful:
The Greatest Wrestling Game On PSX Sep 17, 2000
By Gabe Del Signore
The latest addition by THQ's wwf liscence is WWF Smackdown!2:Know your role. With a highly updated roster (yes, Scotty To Hotty can do the worm and Rikishi the stinkface) with new superstars such as Kurt Angle the Radicalz and Too Cool. Smackdown 2 will also feature new modes such as Table matches, Ladder matches and the Infamous Hell in a cell match.The create a superstar mode is also much improved and there are now 15 known backstage areas such as, the lobby, the loading ramp and WWF New York! this game is a must-have for WWF fans
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