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I finished storymode and it grew on me. They made Jeff Jarret as cheap as fucking Shao Khan from MK for the last fight, but whatever.
If they can improve this for a sequel (EG no spam attacking someone on the ground, signature moves and not just finishers (hell, even getting some peoples finishers right, no Lethal Combination for Jay ), better CAW, more match modes and better online) they could be onto a winner.Smackdown needs to take a few things from this game. Notably, each move has a proper reversal, not some lame punch before they hit the move, and reversals acan be reversed. Letting people twat people out of mid-air is brilliant (dropkicking someone going for a cross-body is so fun) and apron moves. All-in-all, it's probably the best "first-in-a-series" American wrestling game bar WCW Vs. nWo World Tour. |
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It's not on mine, Backyard seems to be the easiest.
Anyways, there is a huge bug in the AI, everytime the computer tries to run past the steps, he'll trip over them instead. Pretty funny though. Petey Williams, Curry Man and Afro Thunder from Ready 2 Rumble will be DLC Last edited by #BROKEN Hasney; 09-14-2008 at 06:55 PM. |
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Luke 15:11-32
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LoL, I completed story mode last night and was treated to commentary by the developers during the credits. The developers basically brag the game up to the point you can't help but laugh. One of them even said they feel like they blew the competition away, while another one claimed that they proved all of their critics wrong with the finished product.
I don't know whether to laugh at them or feel sorry for them. What this does tell me is that they are not listening to what wrestling fans want in a wrestling game, because if they had there is no way they would have been so confident with the finished product. Another funny tidbit on the PS2 version... You can unlock all of the "Jobber" characters that you face in story mode. I checked out the bio for all of them last night and they ALL share the Cradle Shock for their finisher. LoL, they couldn't mix it up a little? I was somewhat pleased with "AJ Styles X" and "Chris Sabin X" which are basically both characters with their looks from back in 2003 - 2005. |
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Yeah, that pissed me off in story too, fucking cradle shocks all over the joint with the fake characters.
I enjoy this better than SvR 2008, but still pissed that American wrestling games are a desolate wasteland right now. |
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Progressing through storymode abit more and am actually quite enjoying this. Now I've got used to the controls and figured out the best way to grab the X its a fairly decent wrestling experience.
Yeah, its no way near the standards of HCTP, but its better than the LOW series by far.` |
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I think story mode is actually pretty decent, but in a "B Movie" kind of way rather than a wrestling storyline kind of way.
I did get another glitch though, with a fraction of the victory music playing over and over again throughout the entire game. I had to exit story mode all together in order to fix it. |
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Didn't have that happen, might be a PS2 only thing
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Now that I've unlocked everything, this game has literally lost all of it's replay value.
I've also come to the conclusion that my favorite TNA game to date is WWE Smackdown: Shut Your Mouth. I should sell this on EBay. I sold Iron Man for $2 less than I bought it for. I can put the money toward the pre-purchase of either Ghostbusters or Spiderman: Web of Shadows. |
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The Rum Diary
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Sounds like a joke to me, Lux.
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My apologies for missing that.
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Good god, online is so cheap. All people do is stun you and then pin you. Doesn't mater if you've been kicking their ass, or if you body damage is not as bad as theirs, just stun them, pin them, win. GAY.
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And the award for worst wrestling game of the year goes to .....
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I don't know yet. Smackdown has an alarming habit of dropping the ball more often than not recently.
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Not Fignuts OLE!
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lol the voice in story mode is lo-ki's apparently. I would have assumed it was someone 3 feet taller and blacker.
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If you notice, the kicks and punches are very similar to the old WWF games "Wrestlemania: the Arcade Game" and "In Your House." The lunge kick (Strong kick from a distance) and the ground stomps / punches are almost exactly the same as in that game. This game is basically just Pit Fighter with a few wrestling moves and throws thrown in for fun. Every time I think of this game I feel like the "Angry Nintendo Nerd" from Cinemasscare.com. The thing about Smackdown is that even if it's a horrible wrestling game, at least it's a WRESTLING game. I was looking forward to playing as AJ Styles so I could hit the Pele out of nowhere, surprise an opponent with the moonsault inverted DDT, hit the Spiral Tap for a pin fall... I get NONE of that. The only move that is in there that I mentioned is the inverted DDT, but every high flyer has the move so it doesn't feel exclusive. Then, you beat the game and they are BRAGGING about the game in the credits. "Boy, we sure showed our critics wrong." WHAT!? Out of the kindness of my own heart I gave these guys a chance, and now I'm not sure if I'll ever do anything nice for anyone again.
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The Satanic Mechanic
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Probably just gonna rent it.
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The Rum Diary
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Also theres a difference between dropping the ball and flat out failing.
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lol yeah the credits at the end were full of shit, no where near as amazing as they made out to be.
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Traded this in earlier, shitty online made this have no replay value for me.
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Haven;t read the whole thread so I apologise if this has been vented elsewhere.
I really can't dif the whole kick-punch set up this game has. I also havent been able to hit a finisher once. Everytime I try my guys goes outside of the ring. ![]() Dissapointed with the ring entrances also. At the end of the day, it's still better than most of the old WCW games |
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Go out of the ring? You need to get them in a strong grapple before pressing the action button to hit a finisher.
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Disappointed at the poor reviews. You'd think Midway would simply adapt and expand what works. What a waste of company funds.
Then again, a promotion like TNA deserves a game like this. |
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I do have to disagree with you as far as TNA deserving a game like this. Some of the current storylines are about as appealing as a soiled diaper, but TNA did give us some great matches and great memories. When I saw the Triple Threat match between AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, and Christopher Daniels I imagined what it would be like to play a game and have a match like that. This game COULD have worked with a few very slight, but very important moderations. For example, if they implemented both special moves and distinguishing styles we could have the feel of playing as each character. When I fight Samoa Joe I want to feel the danger of being submitted. When I fight Abyss I want to be in for the fight of my life. When I fight AJ Styles I want to have to be ready for surprise aerial attacks. This game is missing all of that. Usually I'd put my hope in the next game, but since it's probably being developed by Midway as well I've lost all faith. They seem to have come to the conclusion that they can compete with Smackdown vs Raw, which is laughable at this point. |
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So basically TNA Impact is gonna be a shitty bush league version of the piss-poor "standard" for Wrestling Video Games?
Hey, it's kind of like TNA compared to WWE... |
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Just got this in the post yesterday, so I thought I'd post some feedback.
The CAW is horribly basic. Smackdowns 'paint on clothes' etc has annoyed me to no end, but in comparison I'll take SD anyday. The story mode is far to linear, no options, a goofy story, and a CAW only option isn't a great result. But as for the main exibition mode? I don't mind it. Its different, and Ultimate X is fun. All in all I'm going to finish story mode to unlock the characters and have some fun in exibition. But I personally see me trading this in pretty soon, and possibly getting COD or Batman. |
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Well I finally beat Story mode. Jeff Jarrett was a fucking bitch. You kick his ass and barely get him in the yellow, he does a few moves and gets you in the red. I had to hit the DOA on him 3 times to win. I'm officially through with this bullshit game.
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Shouldn't of bought it
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I didn't. Rented.
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Smart move
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Blockbuster Gamepass. You can keep them for as long as you want and get something else when you're done for a monthly fee.
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My friend bought it for the PS3 and he likes it, but judging by what you guys have said, he is full of shit.
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I know, Jarrett was a bitch to beat. But I also think it was a bit random on who was hard to beat and not. Like it took me about 3 times to beat the Dudleys, but on the go that I beat them it was easy as hell.
I just have to add that the story mode was fucked up to no extent. Kidnap and attempted murder in a wrestling game. I swear this is the sole reason this game was a 15. |
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...IN HD!!!!
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Downloadable content coming next week.
Next week, TNA iMPACT! fans will be able to complete their rosters with the first ever downloadable characters in a wrestling game. Starting November 6th, the Maple Leaf Muscle Petey Williams and the Hot and Spicy Curry Man will be available to download for the Xbox 360 for 100 Microsoft Points. TNA iMPACT! owners can round out the 27-man roster while finishing the competition with the Canadian Destroyer. As an added bonus, TNA announcer Mike Tenay will also be available to download, free of charge. |
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He's Here
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Oh boy, MIKE TENAY!? Well shit, now I have to go out and buy this game!
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What a joke. Midway releases this trash the year SvR puts up their A game. What luck.
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...IN HD!!!!
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