WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain

by THQ

Product Features

• Exclusive story mode with original storyline developed by WWE staff writers.
• 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 and Elimination Chamber.
• Enhanced production values featuring dynamic camera transitions, an improved audio experience, Superstar voice over and more-realistic animations.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000AHOOK
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 8, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (299 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,096 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #9 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Action > Fighting
  • #25 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Sports

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain showcases more than 55 WWE Superstars including, Brock Lesnar, Scott Steiner, Rey Mysterio and Goldberg. The game includes an all-new story mode that is being created exclusively by WWE writers depicting both fictitious story paths and classic WWE moments. The overall gameplay has been enhanced and features real-life attributes of strength, submission, technique, speed and stamina. These new attributes will allow players to wear down their opponents and take advantage of each Superstar's unique abilities and extensive move sets. WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain's TV-style presentation will also be enhanced with new dynamic camera angles, improved audio, Superstar voiceovers, realistic animations and improved arena and crowd elements.

Product Description

Season Mode featuring comprehensive statistics and Superstar attribute building. Ledgends like Sgt. Slaughter, The Million-Dollar Man, Jimmy Snuka, and more. Enhanced Grappling system. New match types including Bra-&-Panty and the Elimination chamber.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

144 of 156 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FAQ or Preview, October 10, 2003

By 

"baby_flip_boi" (hawaii,usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain (Video Game)

WWE Smackdown hctp is the best if you dont believe me then read this review cause itll tell you all about this game.<BR...

The season mode itself is only 1 year LONG. It all depends on who you select and what paths you take to determine what storylines you'll get.
-STABLES TO HAVE '3+' PEOPLE
-TOTAL OF SIX HUMAN PLAYERS AT ONE TIME
-YOU CAN USE THE TITLE BELT AS A WEAPON
-Number of Players: 6
-Number of Wrestlers on screen: 6
-Genre: Wrestling

-Developer: Yukes
-Publisher: THQ
- Total of 70 Between Active Roster, Legends, Season Mode Only and Non-Playable.
-(56 Active superstars, 11 Legends, 2 Season Mode only and 3 Non-Playable)
-Active Roster
1. A-Train
2. Batista
3. Big Show, The
4. Booker T
5. Brock Lesnar
6. Bubba Ray Dudley
7. Charlie Haas
8. Chavo Guerrero Jr.
9. Chris Benoit
10. Chris Jericho
11. Christian
12. D-Von Dudley
13. Eddie Guerrero
14. Edge
15. Eric Bischoff
16. Goldberg
17. Goldust
18. Hurricane, The
19. Jazz
20. John Cena
21. Kane
22. Kevin Nash
23. Kurt Angle
24. Lance Storm
25. Lita
26. Matt Hardy
27. Randy Orton
28. Rey Mysterio Jr.
29. Rhyno
30. Ric Flair
31. Rico
32. Rikishi
33. Rob Van Dam
34. Rock, The
35. Rodney Mack
36. Sable
37. Scott Steiner
38. Sean O'Haire
39. Shawn Michaels
40. Shelton Benjamin
41. Stacy Kiebler
42. Stephanie McMahon
43. Steven Richards
44. Stone Cold Steve Austin
45. Tajiri
46. Test
47. Torrie Wilson
48. Triple H

49. Trish Stratus
50. Ultimo Dragon
51. Undertaker, The
52. Val Venis
53. Victoria
54. Vince McMahon

-Legends
55. Animal
56. George 'The Animal' Steel
57. Hawk
58. Hillbilly Jim
59. Iron Sheik, The
60. Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka
61. Nikolai Volkoff
62. 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper
63. Sgt. Slaughter
64. Ted 'Million Dollar Man' Dibiasse
65. Undertaker, Old School

-Season Mode Only
66. Jim Ross
67. Jerry Lawler

-Non-Playable
68. Mike Keota
69. Earl Hebner
70. Jonathan Coachman

-ELIMINATION CHAMBER MATCH
-[UNDERWEAR]MATCH
-FIRST BLOOD MATCH
OH HELL YEAH THERE'S BLOOD IN THIS GAME
-WEAPONs LIST-
- Chair
- Dumbbells
- Forklift
- Ladder
- Metal drums
- Motor Bike
- Parked Cars
- Shopping Trolley
- Sledge Hammer
- Tables
- Title Belt
- Trash Can
- Trash Can Lid
-Season lasts for 1 year however, apparently it contains 10 years of scripts in it- therefore feuds and stories will always change, so going through a season with the same wrestler will not be the same as the season before it
- You can get a manager
- You earn SmackDown! Dollars to buy things at ShopZone(UNLOCK)
-CUSTOMIZE SEASON MODE-* You can use either a Created Superstar or an all ready established superstar.
1- At the beginning of Season mode, you create stables for wrestlers.
2- It's also possible to change the Raw and SmackDown rosters
3- You then determine which wrestlers are faces (good) and which are heels (bad).
REAL LIFE CUT SCENES IN SEASON MODE
3D GRAPHICS
-SPECIFIC DAMAGE SYSTEM
-4 WAY GRAPPLES
-NEW REVERSABLE SYSTEM
-BELT HOLDERS
RAW
1- World Heavyweight Champion: Triple H
2- World Tag Team Champions: D-Von & Bubba Ray
3- Hardcore Champion: Rob Van Dam
4- Interconinental Champion: Christian
5- Women's Champion: Jazz

SMACKDOWN
6- WWE Champion: Kurt Angle
7- WWE Tag Team Champions: Haas & Benjamin
8- Cruiserweight Champion: Rey Mysterio Jr.
9- United States Champion: Eddie Guerrero
-UNLOCKABLES
- Legends (Only some)
- Environments
- Attributes to build up your character
- New Costumes
- 'Main Event' matches have to be unlocked because they are all hidden except for [UNDERWEAR], Elimination, Elimination Chamber, First Blood, Iron Man, Ladder, Submission, Table, TLC.
-YOU CAN DO MOVES THROUGH THE TABLE LIKE THE "LAST RIDE"
- ALL character builds for The Rock are heel ones and include a close-shaven head and new tattoo
-3D CROWD
-- Older wrestlers and bigger wrestlers like Ric Flair, Big Show, Nash etc. move a bit slower than "normal" wrestlers
-- Weight detection feature means no more STACY KEIBLER body slamming BIG SHOW
'Organic Gameplay'- THIS MEANS IN SEASON MODE THE STORY DOESNT REPEAT EVERY SUPERSTAR HAS A DIFFRENT STORY
-HEEL CHARACTERS OFTEN CHEAT ALOT
-105 CROWD CHANTS
-HARD HITTING RING SOUNDS
-CREATE A WRESTLER HAS ONLY ONE ATTIRE(CLOTHES)
-WOMENS HAVE THIER OWN SEASON MODE
-- Damage taken in ambushes, regular matches, or hardcore bouts affect your health and stamina in later matches
-- Smackdown will keep track of every wrestler's Win/Loss/Draw record, AND WHO YOU FOUGHT WITH AND HOW MUCH TIME YOU WON A BELT TITLE
-YOU CAN GET [TRICKED] OUT OF THE WORLD HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPION AND TAG TEAMS SONG

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest game in existence!, July 22, 2003

By 

Mark O'Connell (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain (Video Game)

I had the honour of being one of the first to play Smackdown 5: Here Comes The Pain at a press event in London on 2nd July 2003. THQ have really listened to fans, and produced, in my opinion, possibly the greatest wrestling game of all time!

This isn't just a run of the mill sequel. Yes, over 60 of the latest superstars, themes and storylines are included. THQ have impressively gone step further and completely redesigned key areas of the game, to increase realism. For example, wrestlers can now inflict area specific damage. Get put in too many ankle locks, and your wrestler is going to be limping for the rest of the match. The damage doesn't stop there however. Too many bumps to the head and you will be busted open, with blood flooding down your face. The graphics have been given an overhaul, and feature impressive lighting, pyro and effects. The crowd has finally made the jump from 2d to 3d.

The grappling system has been redesigned, offering 4 different styles of grapple. This means that each wrestler can perform 16 different grapples, compared to Smackdown: Shut Your Mouth's 4.

In addition to having the latest roster, including Goldberg, Scott Steiner, Rey Mysterio, John Cena and many others, THQ has also included 'WWE Legends' to the game. Old favorates such as the Ultimate Warrior, Ted Dibiase, Legion of Doom, Rowdy Roddy Piper, and Nikolai Volkoff will be welcome additions to old school wrestling fans.

There have also been some exciting match additions added. 3 of my favorates are The Elimination Chamber (a steel dome designed for 5 people), First Blood (Make your opponent bleed to win!) and also Bra and Panties ( strip off your opponant to her underwear to win!). All match types from previous games are still present, including Hell in a Cell, Steel Cage, and TLC.

The redesigned season mode will contain stories from the past year in the WWE, as well as classic storylines, and ones written especially for the game. The free-roaming feature from Smackdown 4 is gone, and has been replaced by a more accessable menu based system.

There are a number of new backstage areas, including a gym. Here you can use various items such as dumbbells, and even a running machine to inflict damage on your opponents!

In conclusion, this is a must-own game for wrestling and beat-em-up fans. The game of the year, buy it now!

- Mark O'Connell (MOCFilms)

116 of 139 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To gamer3535, September 18, 2003

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Mike (in a city in a state in a country in a world) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain (Video Game)

Ok Smackdown is going to be the best. If RAW is going to be so great then why did they FIRE over half the team that worked on it, cause even THQ knowes it was a big mistake. Big deal they have 4 player seson mode.. Does Raw have the elimination chamber...Brah and Pantis...Kane Unmasked...the wwe legends roster....huh ..what.. whats that oh yeah didnt think so, You just hve to look at eh fact my friend Smackdown is going to blow that sorry game knowen only as RAW 2 a way . Noe thansk to the kind ppl at www.smackdown5.com..(check it out for the best news on this game you can fnd) i give you the roster of wwe smackdown: hear comes the pain
Batista,Booker T,Bubba Ray Dudley Chris Jericho, Christian, Dvon Dudley ,Eric Bischoff, Goldberg, Goldust, Jazz, Kane, Kevin Nash Lance Storm, Lita, Randy Orton, Ric Flair, Rico, Rodney Mack
RVD, Scott Steiner, Shawn Michaels, Stacy Keibler, Steven Richards, Stone Cold, Test, The Hurricane, The Rock, Triple H Trish Sratus, Val, Venis, Victoria, A-Train, Big Show, Brock Lesnar, Charlie Haas, Chavo Guerrero, Chris Beniot, Eddie Guerrero, John Cena, Kurt Angle, Matt Hardy V1, Rey Mysterio Rikishi, Rhyno, Sable, Sean O'Haire, Shelton Benjamin, Stephanie Mcmahon, Tajiri, Torrie Wilson, Undertaker, Ultimo Dragon, Vince Mcmahon

Legends

Animal
George Steele
Hawk
Hillbilly Jim
Nikolai Volkoff
"Old School" Undertaker
Rowdy Roddy Piper
Sgt Slaughter
Jimmy Snuka
The Iron Sheik
"The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase