WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Oct 27, 2003
User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 256 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 230 out of 256
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 256
  3. Negative: 13 out of 256
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  1. BenjaminH.
    Nov 7, 2003
    0
    It is a bag of rubbish and needs snapping in half!!!!
  2. SaqibA.
    Nov 7, 2003
    10
    Cool good graphics.
  3. RobertR
    Nov 6, 2003
    8
    It kicks a$$ but needs more like everybuddy thats in the wwe.
  4. BrianM.
    Nov 5, 2003
    1
    More smackdown drivel... When will THQ bring out the defining WWE game? I suppose never.. A wasted oppurtunity.. but than there is always next year.. here comes Smackdown 6 or WWE Smackdown YOU TAPPED OUT! cough
  5. JohnM.
    Nov 4, 2003
    10
    Shut your mouth might have been great but here comes the pain is much much more better you have got the likes of elimination chamber bra and panties and first blood also new wrestlers like scott steiner rey mysterio goldberg and many more and the and the best bits of all is chris jerichos highnight reel evolution and kane unmasked one more thing to say if anyone doesn't know what toShut your mouth might have been great but here comes the pain is much much more better you have got the likes of elimination chamber bra and panties and first blood also new wrestlers like scott steiner rey mysterio goldberg and many more and the and the best bits of all is chris jerichos highnight reel evolution and kane unmasked one more thing to say if anyone doesn't know what to get for christmas this is the game for you.… Expand
  6. G.Cheng
    Nov 2, 2003
    10
    Best wrestling game I've ever played, the story mode is alot deeper than last years, the graphics are better as well, the legends are fun to play with but their entrance are extremely disappointing, no signature music or pose, but its still a must buy for wrestling fans.
  7. BrendonR.
    Oct 29, 2003
    10
    The Best game I ever played. the graphcs are unbeliveable, and all the special matches ah! it's to great to talk about. My god! Brendon Rasulo
  8. AnthonyV.
    Oct 29, 2003
    8
    The last game was great, and this one is even better both in looks and in feel. The gameplay is much more challenging now that there are two reversal buttons. Bra and Panties is cute, but the Elimination Chamber is phenomenal. Nice touch adding the 11 classic wrestlers too. COMPLAINTS: taunts are worthless in tag-team modes because taunting also calls your AI tag team partner in, which is The last game was great, and this one is even better both in looks and in feel. The gameplay is much more challenging now that there are two reversal buttons. Bra and Panties is cute, but the Elimination Chamber is phenomenal. Nice touch adding the 11 classic wrestlers too. COMPLAINTS: taunts are worthless in tag-team modes because taunting also calls your AI tag team partner in, which is a flagrant mistake on the developers' part. The focusing system is also still flawed. You can't tell me with the PS2 controller's numerous buttons and sticks that this problem couldn't have been rectified? Also, the ref gets in the way far too often during matches. These complaints are minor enough to not make me want to stop playing, though, because the good far outweighs the bad.… Expand
  9. Rick
    Oct 27, 2003
    10
    New modes, new characters, better graphics, perfect gameplay, exclusive story mode... This one will rule!
  10. JonathanB.
    Oct 26, 2003
    10
    This game is filled with intense matches ,and more characters than the previouse smackdown games.The elimination chamber is the best by far out of all the matches. The graphics are great to, and that is why I rate this game a perfect 10.
  11. Nirav
    Oct 26, 2003
    10
    The Best game ever and one more thing here comes the pain.
  12. HeribertoS.
    Oct 22, 2003
    10
    This sh.t is hot as hell.
  13. HarisV.
    Oct 22, 2003
    10
    I like this game because I like the new match and its the elimanation chamber and the bra and panties match the women are so hot especially Stacy Kiebler.
  14. KainH.
    Oct 21, 2003
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME. I have found that Smackdown : Shut Your Mouth for ps2 and Wrestlemania 19 for the Gamecube were the opposites of each other. What one had that was great, the other didnt have and Visca Versa. This game is a culmination of the 2 but without all the flaws. "Example" Trish being able to lift the bigshow no problem and Goldberg being stronger and faster than anyone in the I LOVE THIS GAME. I have found that Smackdown : Shut Your Mouth for ps2 and Wrestlemania 19 for the Gamecube were the opposites of each other. What one had that was great, the other didnt have and Visca Versa. This game is a culmination of the 2 but without all the flaws. "Example" Trish being able to lift the bigshow no problem and Goldberg being stronger and faster than anyone in the game. I give it a 10 because of the shier trial and error that perfeted this game. i would tell anyone who is a fan of wrestling or fighting games in general to buy this game. … Expand
  15. FrankieC.
    Oct 21, 2003
    10
    It will be the best thing since sliced bread, Bra and pantys match need i say more?
  16. PatS.
    Oct 20, 2003
    10
    This game is the best game so far, with the newest characters. The INjury report in the top of the screen gives the players a good idea of were to work on.
  17. JanrenA.
    Oct 18, 2003
    10
    This game is so cool it has so many new features bra and panty match o ya elimination chamber rocks! it also has new wrestlers like rey mysterio goldberg and cool legends like jimmy snuka "super fly."
  18. StepIn
    Oct 9, 2003
    10
    It is going to be the best game this year. Nothing will amount to it. all sexy ladies heyyyyy.
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Awards & Rankings

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#30 Best PS2 Game of 2003
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#4 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#2 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. IGN
    91
    One of the best wrestling games we've ever played...With its ultra-improved gameplay mechanics, enhanced visual engine, smarter career mode, and established create-a-character feature, Yukes and THQ are definitely the track to success.
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  2. GamePro
    80
    How about a Bra & Panties mode where WWE Divas rip off each other’s clothes? It’s the raunchiest Teen-rated action you’ll find anywhere.
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  3. PSM Magazine
    90
    An absolutely awesome wrestling experience...Thanks to features like improved graphics, more match types, and an overhauled grappling system, it's definitely the most realistic and rewarding WWE game on the market. [Dec 2003, p.56]
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