Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood

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  • Summary: Backyard Wrestling Inc. has announced "your town" as the location of its first live pay per view. They've put a million dollars cash prize on the line for the wrestler who's got what it takes to destroy every obstacle in their way to the main event and ultimately the unified BYWBackyard Wrestling Inc. has announced "your town" as the location of its first live pay per view. They've put a million dollars cash prize on the line for the wrestler who's got what it takes to destroy every obstacle in their way to the main event and ultimately the unified BYW championship. A completely revamped wrestling and animation system raises the ability to inflict copious amounts of pain to an opponent to nearly infinite levels. Standing and ground based submissions, multi-position grappling, a block button body and an even deeper location-specific damage system all play into the carnage! Players will battle through both an enhanced single player experience, complete with death matches and a "quest for the belt" mode, or the ever popular, greatly expanded multi-player scenarios. The list of licensed backyard brawlers has grown immensely, including stars from the explosive home video series, as well as some of the craziest pro wrestlers to ever set foot in a ring. The completely redesigned Create-A-Wrestler System allows gamers to get creative and craft their own alter-ego with. The new robust C.A.W. allows for the customization of a backyard brawler from the ground up, including Tattoo's, Face Paint, Customized Clothing, and more! [Eidos Interactive]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 23
  3. Negative: 11 out of 23
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    65
    6 / 7 / 7 / 6  [Vol. 852]
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  2. GMR Magazine
    60
    Takes advantage of the new lease on life by endangering the lives of its onscreen combatants in much better fashion than before. [Feb 2005, p.84]
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  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    57
    Three times superior to its predecessor. Though still well shy of very good. [Feb 2005, p.100]
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  4. My Gamer
    50
    Value is a relative term normally; it’s different for each person, but not in this case. The only convincing reason to purchase this game is as an alternative to a lobotomy.
  5. Games Radar
    46
    A shoddily stitched together beat-'em-up which is appealing for minutes. Quite frankly we'd rather have our backyard occupied by the Groundforce team. [PSM2]
  6. Cheat Code Central
    40
    Compared to last year's game, this is last year's game. There are so few improvements that whatever you hated or liked about the original is what you'll hate or like about this sequel.
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  7. G4 TV
    20
    Unfortunately, while hitting porn stars with weed whackers to the finely articulate tunes of the Insane Clown Posse might sound like a dream come true to some, the junior high-level execution of this game just brings down any possibility of a truly good wrestling title.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. jumbicat23
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    Holy **** This game is **** radical. It is seriously the dopest game I have ever played. Hands down. Like damn, son. Immediately buy thisHoly **** This game is **** radical. It is seriously the dopest game I have ever played. Hands down. Like damn, son. Immediately buy this game. Seriously. Stop reading this review and buy the game, you **** nerd.… Expand
  2. Maniak
    Jul 10, 2005
    10
    The Gameplay, whether or not these MAINSTREME A$$Holes wanna say that its good or not, it IS better than the First one in more than oneThe Gameplay, whether or not these MAINSTREME A$$Holes wanna say that its good or not, it IS better than the First one in more than one way.... for instance... Although MYW2 Doesnot Contain Madrox or Monoxide from Twiztid, it still holds tha Juggalo Fam, which is tha S#!T if you ask me, and being owner of a Record Label gets me to REALLY UNDERSTANDINGWhy the Mainstream Media Has to Lay Disses on ICP, On the Juggalo Fam And the Hatchet Family...... Thanks fo Listenin' and MUCH MUCH MUCH JUGGALO FAM LUV
    Maniak of Insanitarium Records    … Expand
  4. The_D4RknesS
    Jan 23, 2023
    8
    I like this game even though the controls are rough I had a lot of fun playing with a friend. This game manages to be much cooler and moreI like this game even though the controls are rough I had a lot of fun playing with a friend. This game manages to be much cooler and more violent than WWE both in game and on TV (real life)… Expand
  5. AdamJ.
    Mar 3, 2005
    1
    This game is poor it is pitiful. it may be an improvement on the first one it is sorry. the graphics are sorry.my caw lips dont move sometimesThis game is poor it is pitiful. it may be an improvement on the first one it is sorry. the graphics are sorry.my caw lips dont move sometimes while he is talking. i gave it a 1 cause the game maybe improved i never played part 1 but this game sucks. if u want to play a wrestling game that fights with weapons play wwe hardcore match or def jame ven fight for NY.… Expand

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#88 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004