For one thing, it is the probably the most feature-rich wrestling game on the market today. And when I say any, I mean any. For the record, I only got to enjoy these modes when playing the game s Exhibition mode because the Season mode was such a chore. Smackdown 2 s trademark control system is another plus. Yukes was intent on reducing the learning curve to ensure that the on-screen action was never hindered by confusing control schemes.
Grappling usually consists of various combinations of the face buttons and direction pad.
Throwing an opponent to the ropes is as simple as the press of a button and pulling off double team moves requires little more than standing next to a tag team partner and pressing a button. The handling of foreign objects like ladders and tables is equally uncomplicated. This all makes for quick on-screen action, which always equates to riotous fun when playing with a friend or two or three. This has been a mainstay these days as wrestling titles have taken on the role of sports titles. The moves list is not as extensive as those in WWF No Mercy , but Smackdown 2 more than makes up for that with an extensive inventory of customizable physical attributes and costumes.