

Matches can be won by traditional pinfall, by throwing your opponent through a table, or climbing out of the Cage. You can play by the rules or allow wrestlers to smash each other with chairs, tables, and other objects they find surrounding the ring. From there, players have even more options for fine tuning their match. Players begin by choosing whether they want to wrestle in an exhibition match against the toughest superstars, guide a single character through a full season to the famed Wrestlemania grudge match, set up a King of the Ring tournament, compete in a Royal Rumble against 30 opponents, or create a Tag Team Match. Everything a fan could want is right here, available for one to four players. If the first incarnation of Raw left players wanting for gameplay options, Raw 2 will overwhelm them with choices. Finally, the character's moves are chosen from a list of samples.

You even get to set the stage by creating your own entrance. The character's appearance is next, with a different looks for the ring and backstage. Players begin by configuring the character's profile, including background information, physical and mental prowess, popularity, and more. Each wrestler enters the ring with a barrage of video footage and special effects, as we have come to expect, and bring all of their trademark moves, like Goldberg's Jackhammer and Mysterio's 619 Finisher.įor those who want to enter the fray with their own unique wrestler, there is a comprehensive character creator. WWE Raw 2 delivers over sixty legends, including the likes of Goldberg, Ray Mysterio, Scott Steiner, et all, including your favorite women of the WWE. However, the slow control system and completely pointless Season Mode keep it from being truly great. The broad range of wrestlers, venues, and matches alone make it worth a look. Why is it then that, after all these years, the fans still haven't gotten the videogame they deserve? Many have come close. The primary reason for its success seems to be that the people running the show know what the fans want, and will do anything to satisfy them. Over the decades the WWE has cultivated its special blend of sensationalism, bravado, exploitation, and astounding athletic showmanship into an unstoppable cultural phenomenon.
