WWE WrestleMania 21

1. DXTF123

   Apr 2, 2012

   9

   WrestleMania XXI is easily the best wrestling game on the XBOX. It's certainly better than anything you'll find on the Gamecube (with theWrestleMania XXI is easily the best wrestling game on the XBOX. It's certainly better than anything you'll find on the Gamecube (with the exception of Day of Reckoning 2.) First of all, the graphics are absolutely phenomenal for an original xbox title, the wrestlers look perfect, every bit of detail is captured, in my opinion, the graphics on this are certainly better than the ones on the SmackDown! series on PS2. The variety of superstars to choose from is great, you can be top superstars of the WWE such as Triple H, John Cena, Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho etc. Midcarders/Jobbers like The Hurricane, Eugene, Rene Dupree, Val Venis, Rhyno and Tajiri. Then of course you have the divas, there are only about 6 divas in total but unless you're a real divas fan, this shouldn't be too much of a problem. Finally, you have a new addition to the WWE XBOX game franchise, WM 21 introduces Legends to the game. Andre the Giant, The Rock, Bret Hart, Mankind and Jimmy Snuka are all playable within the game but need to be bought through the WWE Shop.
   
   The gameplay itself is a lot of fun, there are loads of different moves to use throughout the match so it never feels like you're using the same boring old move over and over again. Each superstar has their own unique finishing maneuver in the game and weapons can be used in matches like steel chairs, sledgehammers etc. There are a variety of arenas in the game like SummerSlam, RAW, SmackDown, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, Heat, Velocity but one of the main flaws with the game is that there is no WrestleMania 21, instead there's only the WrestleMania XX arena, which kind of spoiled the game for me.
   
   The story mode is a nice addition to the game, you create a superstar and take him through the ranks in order to make him a top WWE superstar, it's not mind blowing but it's not a let down either. As you play through story mode, you will earn money. The money you have earnt can be used to purchase Legends, Arenas and Alt Attires (such as Big Show with hair.)
   
   Another downside to the game is it's Create-A-Wrestler mode. As you'd expect, it's nothing compared to recent WWE games such as SmackDown vs RAW 2011 or WWE'12 but it's a very poor mode, compared to the previous XBOX original WWE game, WWE RAW 2, where the customization on that is so out there, with the player being able to not only create a wrestler but also being able to edit current WWE superstars attires, WWE WrestleMania 21 just seems like a total let down when it comes to creating a wrestler. Overall, WWE WrestleMania 21 is a fantastic wrestling game, it's really cheap now and can be bought for about £2-£10 somewhere on the internet, it's definitely a must have for anyone looking to get a good wrestling game on the original xbox which is why I'm giving it a 9 out of 10.… Expand

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2. evolution98

   Sep 17, 2018

   5

   One of the most disappointing wrestling games of all time.
   
   It couldn't match WWE RAW 2. The trailer looked impressive and sucked you intoOne of the most disappointing wrestling games of all time.
   
   It couldn't match WWE RAW 2. The trailer looked impressive and sucked you into the game but unfortunately, it got worse as you started to play it.
   
   So many things wrong with the game. The load times are bad, it has THE worst create a wrestler mode ever, the roster was so small and didn't match the 2004 roster at all. Well all wrestling games that came out that year had very poor rosters. The career mode is boring and is a complete ripoff of Day of Reckoning's. It was lacking in so many beloved match types and that you could only play one on one matches. The fatal flaws with the game are the broken AI and broken game engine. It was so buggy and unreliable. Most of the match types were unplayable.
   
   The only good things I like about the game are the graphics, the solid controls, the various ranked challenges in profile mode that gives you money, plenty of purchasable unlockables through WWE Shopmode and the great soundtrack.
   
   Try it out and only play it in short bursts.… Expand

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4. PeterD.

   Apr 23, 2005

   4

   This game is full of bugs,.!!! the loading is way too long and the play action is too slow in if you compare with previous smackdownThis game is full of bugs,.!!! the loading is way too long and the play action is too slow in if you compare with previous smackdown (especially bring the pain,.. wich is the best ever if u ask me)... i wish i could get a refund.… Expand

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5. Bacon

   Apr 28, 2005

   2

   This was the first wrestling game ive bought and without doubt the last. This game is full of holes, load time, glitches in the video...and This was the first wrestling game ive bought and without doubt the last. This game is full of holes, load time, glitches in the video...and so on. It could have been polished alot better before release. Bottom line if you like being frustrated...rent it, but by no means buy it!!… Expand

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6. BlueFalcon

   May 24, 2005

   1

   I was a bit surprised at just how poor this one was. It's basically unfinished. It looks decent during the wrestler entrances, but not I was a bit surprised at just how poor this one was. It's basically unfinished. It looks decent during the wrestler entrances, but not during gamplay. There's all kinds of unfinished animation and weird interactions during gameplay. Gameplay doesn't get much less fun than this. Raw is way better, and it's not all that exceptional itself.… Expand

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7. JasonC.

   Apr 26, 2005

   0

   This game should have never been released. It has glimpses of what would make a really cool game, however the game is not finished. I paid 50 This game should have never been released. It has glimpses of what would make a really cool game, however the game is not finished. I paid 50 U.S. dollars for an unfinished game? come on! I have never played a game with so many glitches in my life.… Expand

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8. MichaelB.

   May 23, 2005

   0

   When you losers stop watching wrestling and buying all the crap to go along with it, they'll stop making travesties like this.

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