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. BradE17
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    This might still be the best wrestling game ever. I thought 2K18 and 19 were worth playing, but I haven't picked them up since they were a few months old. I go back and play HCTP every few years and love it. The lack of commentary is a plus in my opinion, because listening to Michael Cole just reminds me why I stopped watching WWE. The story mode is unbelievably entertaining. It'sThis might still be the best wrestling game ever. I thought 2K18 and 19 were worth playing, but I haven't picked them up since they were a few months old. I go back and play HCTP every few years and love it. The lack of commentary is a plus in my opinion, because listening to Michael Cole just reminds me why I stopped watching WWE. The story mode is unbelievably entertaining. It's linear, so you can only play through once unless you want the same exact story to happen again, but they did a great job with it. The gameplay is pretty basic, but very satisfying. If they remastered this game and added the ability to give your wrestler custom music, I would play it every year.… Expand
  2. Muzzu3010
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best wrestling game on PlayStation 2 Good graphics and good story line of wrestlers.… Expand
  3. JinDevil
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    As a kid I used to play all day at this game,it’s mechanics were perfect,pure fun and a must when you just want to play something because it will always entertain you.
  4. Prisma
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    The best WWE game, the sad part is that this a game of 2003

    The replayability is just insane
  5. Alexandersos97
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    One of the best if not the best wrestling game to the date it have a hectic addictive crazy and fun gameplay it have a great season mode wrestlers finally bleed and take a lot of damage and you can't wrestle even outside the ring in a city and do an insane bunch of stuf
  6. YigidOx2
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    World's best wrestling game. Nobody can oppose this. Different stories each time and they're all really good (okay maybe not all but most). 2K needs to make a MyCareer mode just like the season mode on HCTP. But 2K is a very lazy firm.
  7. Mirayaanali1234
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
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  8. Thunder95
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    Nostalgic game.played it and fell in love with it.best wwe game in ps2 console
  9. Nafea
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Legendary game great gameplay good graphics and fantastic rostar but the rostar can be batter overall one of the best wrestling video games of all time if not the best
  10. Ardho
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    That graphics were amazingly good at that time, all the children here must have played this game, and at that time we were hype at our place
  11. VikiSetyah
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    Still the best wwe games until now. Fluid mechanic, memorable song opening , and tons customizing is amazing
  12. AgentLvi
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Excellent game. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning
  13. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 20, 2023
    5
    I've tried to like this game but I can't! It has a very rotten and outdated gameplay unlike the WWE 2009/10/11 which in addition to the beautiful graphics also has a great gameplay. Maybe if I had played this in 2003 I would have liked it better
  14. Xavier2
    Jul 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think that HCTP is one of the best for ps2 games and would recommend it for a wrestling game if you are looking for a wrestling game but also a fun game… Expand
  15. Muzketin
    May 24, 2023
    10
    This is the most fun and epic wrestling game ever! Even today in 2023 i have more fun playing this than the latter sequels. Plus it features all the best wrestlers ever.
  16. ricky1990ct
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    Great career,roster,so fun and addicting.Really good mechanics, one of the best wrestling games of all time! Suggest you to play that game if you are a wrestling fan, NOW!
  17. JasonFajardo
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Best wrestling game of all time. Roster its full of legendary wrestlers like Kane, The Undertaker, John Cena, Batista, Eddie Guerrero, Rob Van Dam, Edge, Kevin Nash, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Ric Flair, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock etc. They din´t waste space on adding characters that nobody misses like Maven or La Resistance and dint flood the roster with unmemorable characters likeBest wrestling game of all time. Roster its full of legendary wrestlers like Kane, The Undertaker, John Cena, Batista, Eddie Guerrero, Rob Van Dam, Edge, Kevin Nash, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Ric Flair, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock etc. They din´t waste space on adding characters that nobody misses like Maven or La Resistance and dint flood the roster with unmemorable characters like they did in future games. The gameplay its fast passed and the matches are fire. Royal Rumble Match doesn't last an hour like in every other WWE game and its actually fun to play. Season Mode its re-playable and even in the 3rd o 4th run you can still find something new in the story-lines. The best experience for casual gamers or casual wrestling fans because matches don't last enough to get you bored, the game its still in 2023, 20 years later, the best representation of wrestling in video games.… Expand
  18. Aidilgaming
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best wrestling game wwe smackdown ps2 10/10 world Indonesia love you game over… Expand
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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

Critic Reviews

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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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