WWE Day of Reckoning

 GameCube
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Aug 30, 2004
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 97 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 97
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 97
  3. Negative: 9 out of 97
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  1. Midnighter
    Jun 27, 2011
    9
    This is quite possibly the greatest pro-wrestling sim ever made. The roster is fairly robust, the controls are simple yet expansive, and the difficulty settings are finely tuned. I wasted many hours dreaming up angles and playing out the matches in exhibition mode; my only gripe is I wish there were title belts in exhibition mode that you could put on the line in matches. My only otherThis is quite possibly the greatest pro-wrestling sim ever made. The roster is fairly robust, the controls are simple yet expansive, and the difficulty settings are finely tuned. I wasted many hours dreaming up angles and playing out the matches in exhibition mode; my only gripe is I wish there were title belts in exhibition mode that you could put on the line in matches. My only other gripe is that "rest holds" should not make my opponent submit. Other than that, this game is nearly perfect.… Expand
  2. CPD98
    Jul 21, 2014
    8
    Jugué esto cuando seguía con devoción la wwe y quedé alucinado. Lo jugué mucho tiempo, realmente era un juego divertido y duradero, mejor que los actuales juegos de la wwe sin duda.
  3. BobL.
    Sep 2, 2004
    8
    A very well put together game with good graphics. Diehard fans will enjoy this game. The story mode is shaping up to be very good.
  4. BlancoA.
    Sep 7, 2004
    10
    Awesome freakin' game.
  5. TaylorP.
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    This game is the best wrestling game gamecube has to offer!!! Very good graphics and awsome story mode!!! The create a Superstar mode is very great!!! Awsome moves and the momentum shift is very helpful. The new Bra and Panties matches rule! If you have a gamecube and you looking for a wrestling game, then this is the game! By the way, Diva rule! I love you Trish Stratus!
  6. KevinN.
    Sep 4, 2004
    10
    This game rocks.
  7. PhulpB.
    Apr 18, 2004
    8
    this game is so cool but the problem is that on smackdown on ps2 we could create a season but on this game they dont have that do they.
  8. AnthonyPinella
    Jul 25, 2004
    10
    WWE Day Of Reckoning is shapping out to be my dream come true, this game is a no mercy product which will sell like hot cakes, hopefully rene dupree is in as well with jbl, and current theme music. thank you!
  9. JamesJ.
    Jul 28, 2004
    8
    this game is great but not all that it deserves an 8.0 great but its a great rating any wwe fan that has gamecube should give tis game a try and will love it.
  10. BatmanMonkey
    Aug 8, 2004
    10
    Hopefull this will be the best wrestling game yet...It has the best graphics...I am definately getting this and Smackdown vs Raw...the only advantage i think in Smackdown is the 6 player instead of 4...
  11. EvanM.
    Sep 19, 2004
    10
    This is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. Awesome game. The only bad thing about this game is that there is no Catcus Jack, Shane 0 Mac, or JBL. But it is still out of this world. PS I hate John Cena.
  12. PamelaA.
    Sep 23, 2004
    8
    a great CAW mode, but the lack of wrestlers (and the lovely lita) leaves a lot 2 be desired.
  13. DanielF.
    May 13, 2005
    10
    The only thing negative i can say about this game is not a vast amount of wrestlers as you would want, otherwise it's perfect.
  14. MichaelM.
    Jul 19, 2005
    10
    I hope this game be the best game ever.
  15. AurelijusA.
    Aug 14, 2005
    10
    Jega zaidimelis.
  16. Kel
    Oct 22, 2004
    10
    As john cena would say this is basic thuganomics, this is basic wrestlenomics, i simply think that this is one of the best wresling games ive ever played. The controls are easy to get use to as are the reversals, it has john cena (yes!!) and the dead man undertaker. The lack of a few superstars didn't make me like the game anyless. The CAW mode is saweet, you even get to put in your As john cena would say this is basic thuganomics, this is basic wrestlenomics, i simply think that this is one of the best wresling games ive ever played. The controls are easy to get use to as are the reversals, it has john cena (yes!!) and the dead man undertaker. The lack of a few superstars didn't make me like the game anyless. The CAW mode is saweet, you even get to put in your own camera angles to really personalize it. There is finally a good music selection on a wrestling game and not the same old crap. Breaking Benjamins firefly was a great choice to put as background music. P.S. John Cena is the man.… Expand
  17. XE-BIZKIT
    Aug 31, 2004
    9
    This game is tight! The graphics are outstanding and the gameplay is almost similar to WWF No Mercy, but faster. The story is also great and the sound is awesome. Almost the best WWE game for the Gamecube, pure fun.
  18. Metroidguy4
    May 16, 2013
    9
    WWE Day of Reckoning is a good game for the Nintendo GameCube. It has good graphics, story and controls. The momentum shift is a good addition to the controls.
  19. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    8
    La semana de verano que me pasé jugando con el Viejo a esto en Blanes... Good old-times. Se disfruta perfectamente y con un elenco de escándalo.
  20. Nafea
    Feb 25, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. good game nice story and awesome gameplay but the biggest problem in the game the graphics the graphics is all right but not that great but overall great game… Expand
  21. Rorian7
    Sep 25, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of best wrestling games of all time. Hidden gem. A shame people dont know this series so much… Expand
  22. RefinedInsights
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    Quite possibly one of the best wrestling games ever made, the story mode was fantastic, the soundtrack was awesome, and there were many modes to choose from to keep it from getting boring.

Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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#13 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. Yahoo!
    90
    The meat of the game is always in multiplayer, and Yuke's and THQ have handled that with finesse.
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  2. Maxim Online
    80
    Verbose cut scenes threaten to stall the mayhem, but two elements save the day: playable legends like Andre the Giant and "bra & panties" matches featuring such divas as Stacy Keibler and Trish Stratus. A little thong goes a long way.
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  3. G4 TV
    80
    Those who are willing to give it a shot will find that it's a great package, offering wrestling fans more than enough to keep them entertained until next year's games offer something bigger, badder, and better.
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