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PlayStation Magazine called it "the first game in the series that tries to accommodate both sides by combining quick action with the technical elements of wrestling, and it works - almost." In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 29 out of 40. IGN called the game "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, Yuke's and THQ are definitely the track to success." GameSpot said, "What the game lacks in innovation, however, is more than made up for in sheer playability." Eurogamer called it "a superb blend of traditional and wrestling-specific fight mechanics, and there's so much variety here that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say you could play this one from now until the next SmackDown without getting bored or running out of things to do." GMR said, "Submission moves finally makes sense, thanks to a logical location-based damage system, and wrestlers' weights are accurately presented." The game received "generally favorable" reviews from critics and “universal acclaim” from fans and gamers alike, according to review aggregator Metacritic.
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WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain received a "Platinum" sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA), indicating sales of at least 300,000 copies in the United Kingdom.
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Chief Morley was originally planned for the game, but was changed last minute to Val Venis Reception Johnny Stamboli, Nunzio, Hardcore Holly, Al Snow, Bill DeMott, and Scotty 2 Hotty were all pulled very early in development. The concept of having multiple versions of Hogan in one game was finally included with the release of WWE SmackDown! vs. Data for other omitted wrestlers, including Spike Dudley, Billy Kidman, Billy Gunn, William Regal, Bradshaw, Molly Holly and 3-Minute Warning remains on the final discs, with none of them having any finished character models. Hogan and Hardy were removed from the game when they left WWE and Warrior was omitted due to a legal dispute with the company. America and his 1980s appearance) and The Ultimate Warrior. The development version featured Jeff Hardy, Hulk Hogan (along with his alter-ego Mr. There are multiple titles to go after depending on if you go to SmackDown! or RAW. In the General Manager's room, you can ask for title shots and brand switches.
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Instead of being able to roam free around the arena, this version of Season Mode had it so that all of your decisions (such as where you wanted to go and what you wanted to do next) were made on a menu screen in your locker room. Season Mode was much like the game before it, starting off with the Backlash Pay Per View and fighting your way through the months, ending with WrestleMania. This is the last WWE game to feature Test and the first game to depict Kane without his mask.
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This also marks the final time that Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock would appear in a SmackDown! game as non-legends. It is also the first game in the SmackDown! series to have John Cena, Batista and Rey Mysterio as playable characters. This is the only game to feature Ultimo Dragon, Sean O'Haire and Rodney Mack as playable characters. In addition to the playable (then) current Superstars, for the first time in a SmackDown game, it also featured a variety of legends such as Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, and The Undertaker (with his 90's gimmick), and more.
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Much like every WWE game before it, WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain features over 50 Superstars who were active members of the WWE roster at the time of the game's release. This game marks the first time the Elimination Chamber and the Bra and Panties Match would be featured in a wrestling game. Also included with this new grappling system were body damage displays, submission meters (for both the person applying the move and the person breaking out of the move), as well as the ability to break the submission hold when touching the ropes, and individual character scales that consisted of statistics (such as strength, endurance and speed). The game introduced a more complicated grappling system, while retaining the series' fast gameplay.