WWE WrestleMania X8

 GameCube
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Jun 9, 2002
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
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  1. DanO.
    Jun 20, 2002
    7
    This game only got a 7 from me because of all the wrestlers to choose from and the hell in the cell makes the smackdowns hell in a cell look like s**t. The Triple Threats (or handicap matches) are horrible i dont recall seein a triple threat where all the two opponets did was attack the first player. U have to be damn good to beat the royal rumble cause all the 3 other guys do is attack This game only got a 7 from me because of all the wrestlers to choose from and the hell in the cell makes the smackdowns hell in a cell look like s**t. The Triple Threats (or handicap matches) are horrible i dont recall seein a triple threat where all the two opponets did was attack the first player. U have to be damn good to beat the royal rumble cause all the 3 other guys do is attack you. And the last time i watched wrestling im pretty sure they know more than only bout 10 moves all together. WMX8 has many flaws but has a lot of good points. Finally a game makes Hogans leg drop look real instead of hogan just falling down sideways with both legs out. The entrances pretty make the game they are done without a doubt better then any other game. If u love smackdown then u will like this, but the last straw for me was when i couldn't even make red and yellow Hogan instead of nWo hogan u cant even give him the same face or bandana. the create a wrestler is just f***ing horrible in this. its almost the same as legends of wrestling's create a wrestler. Besides the limited moves, double teaming opponents, the tables dissapearing when they are broke, the horrible CAW, and the Rock who seems to get a special for reversing just a little kick, and a few other flaws this is a huge disappointment coming from the people who made No Mercy for N64. I'll stick with No Mercy before buying this. I'm prayin the next game from these people is at least half as good as No Mercy.… Expand
  2. Nick
    Jun 18, 2002
    7
    A very average game with TONS of flaws that could have easily been addressed. Still, a fun game and worth a rental if you've got a few friends who are willing to have some mindless fun. Similar to the Smackdown! series, but different enough that I can actually enjoy this game (I'm HATE those games).
  3. IanW.
    Jul 3, 2002
    7
    I think that the game is very smooth, but there are some disappointing things about it. I hate the fact that you can't rejoin after being ousted in the royal rumble. Who want sto watch the computer players fight each other? not me. I also don't like the fact that there isn't any dialogue from the wrestlers. Besides that i love the rest of the game. I think the hell in the I think that the game is very smooth, but there are some disappointing things about it. I hate the fact that you can't rejoin after being ousted in the royal rumble. Who want sto watch the computer players fight each other? not me. I also don't like the fact that there isn't any dialogue from the wrestlers. Besides that i love the rest of the game. I think the hell in the cell is cool and the ladder matches, and all that jazz. Me and my friends have a pretty good time playing it and that's all that f***ing matters.… Expand
  4. AkiMan
    Jun 15, 2002
    5
    If you're looking to play, something more sim based, look elsewhere. With 6 front moves, and play like Smackdown this is No Mercy nightmare. so sad so sad.
  5. Adam
    Nov 15, 2006
    5
    This game is not really that good the A.I really is not that good and it is just is not it wat i was looking forwerd to!
  6. Metroidguy4
    May 16, 2013
    5
    WWE Wrestlemania 18 has good graphics and controls. But the Path of a Champion is short and there is no need to go through it again when you unlock all of the arenas and the superstars. The Royal Rumble in the exhibition mode is hard to beat.
  7. evolution98
    Sep 17, 2018
    5
    A very poor wrestling game for the Nintendo Gamecube. At least the games that came after this were massive improvements.

    Here are all the major flaws: The graphics were unimpressive, the BGMs did not fit the game at all, the sound was very low quality, the animations were very dodgy, the roster was really disappointing and lacking severely, the create a wrestler was very limited, the AI    A very poor wrestling game for the Nintendo Gamecube. At least the games that came after this were massive improvements.

    Here are all the major flaws: The graphics were unimpressive, the BGMs did not fit the game at all, the sound was very low quality, the animations were very dodgy, the roster was really disappointing and lacking severely, the create a wrestler was very limited, the AI was awful and the collision detection was terrible.

    The only good things I enjoyed were the decent gameplay, entrances and the persue the belt mode.

    Only get this if you are a hardcore wrestling fan.    … Expand

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#90 Best GameCube Game of 2002
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#17 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002

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Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
  1. GMR Magazine
    80
    Ratings have cooled and Stone Cold had some run-ins with John Law. This is irrelevant, as wrestling games always sell. [Feb 2003, p.96]
  2. Electric Playground
    85
    As good of a wrestling games as I have seen for any next generation console. In fact it is quite a bit better than most. However if Yuke's would implement their older grappling system, this game would have been unstoppable.
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  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    78
    Almost a wrestling fan's dream come true. But there's one thing that's keeping it from achieving greatness: the incredibly dull Create-A-Superstar mode. [August 2002, p.137]
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