Guest Real F'n Show Report post Posted November 5, 2005 Thanks for the "mini-review", clockworkraven. Too bad about the season sucking again, but at least they added enough to make up for it this time. Can't wait for GM Mode... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest clockworkraven Report post Posted November 5, 2005 Thanks for the "mini-review", clockworkraven. Too bad about the season sucking again, but at least they added enough to make up for it this time. Can't wait for GM Mode... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Felt like it, what can I say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aero 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2005 I just got much more pumped for the game... BTW, anyone hear anything about HIAC matches? Any improvements like more space, weapons inside, and new roof? While the match was okay the past few games, it's in desperate need of a revamp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest clockworkraven Report post Posted November 5, 2005 I just got much more pumped for the game... BTW, anyone hear anything about HIAC matches? Any improvements like more space, weapons inside, and new roof? While the match was okay the past few games, it's in desperate need of a revamp. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There are a few videos of HIAC, aren't there? I haven't watched them specifically, but the cell in the video review seems about the same size, maybe a little more space outside the ring and a little taller. The breakable center panels are in again. Looks like that (if you can see it, [click here if you can't) but with PS2-standard graphics and a few extra bits of metal around the roof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoDriver 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2005 Only thing I noticed from the videos is that you climb the side of the cell alot slower this time. Aside from that... basically the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2005 Right-on. Put down my pre-order for the game today. 10 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aero 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2005 Same here. I pre-ordered last week. When I tried to just pick up SVR last year on release day, the stores, with the exception of a few, ordered only enough copies for the pre-orders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericholic82 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2005 I dont know about buying it now, I dont have much cash now and Im in the process of moving out of state soon. Maybe Ill try and rent it next week if possible and then buy it later on after I have moved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2005 I still don't have a PS2 and can't afford one due to numerous other expenses. I also just bought 8 games recently at Toys R Us. Still, I'm really tempted to trade in some Xbox and GameCube games for a PS2, this, and Guitar Hero. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Use Your Illusion 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2005 While IGN were very liberal with the praise for this game, GamePro has a very different point of view, rating the game only 2.5 out of 5. Reviews are slowly coming in now, it seems: http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/929017.asp UYI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fanofcoils Report post Posted November 8, 2005 Where are some pics/videos of the Wrestlemania 9 arena? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 I don't care if GamePro gave the game a sad man in a blue box or a guy with a static build up problem effecting his hair, they suck. They sucked a decade ago, they suck now, and they'll continue to suck until the game magazine business crumbles under the weight of the internet to the point only EGM remains (perhaps official company mags like NP, OPM, and the Xbox one as well). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Use Your Illusion 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 The review itself would have taken them all of 10 minutes to write anyway. Hardly even worth checking out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silence 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 That's the most half-assed review I've ever seen from GamePro. Didn't they give Mortal Kombat: Deception a 4.5 in Fun Factor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest clockworkraven Report post Posted November 9, 2005 The user ratings for the GamePro review average at 1.92. Nice. The plethora of match types simply blur together as you find yourself constantly just staring at the screen, waiting for another fleeting moment of conditional control. They have some sort of a small point there, though. Even if they do state it with incredible negativity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 To be fair, IGN has tended to be horrible at reviews, especially wrestling games. They overrate games A LOT. Still, I'd expect this to be a solid 8-9/10 for wrestling fans, so I'm hopeful and confident that they got this one right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silence 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 To be fair, IGN has tended to be horrible at reviews, especially wrestling games. They overrate games A LOT. Still, I'd expect this to be a solid 8-9/10 for wrestling fans, so I'm hopeful and confident that they got this one right. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah. I don't think SVR last year even deserved anywhere in the 8 range because it was so disappointing because of the crappy Season mode, lacked the good features from HCTP (roster editing), weak roster, etc... As for the "waiting for another fleeting moment of conditional control", did GamePro actually mean to say that there are too many menus to go through just to get into the in-match gameplay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Psycho Diablo 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 To be fair, IGN has tended to be horrible at reviews, especially wrestling games. They overrate games A LOT. Still, I'd expect this to be a solid 8-9/10 for wrestling fans, so I'm hopeful and confident that they got this one right. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah. I don't think SVR last year even deserved anywhere in the 8 range because it was so disappointing because of the crappy Season mode, lacked the good features from HCTP (roster editing), weak roster, etc... As for the "waiting for another fleeting moment of conditional control", did GamePro actually mean to say that there are too many menus to go through just to get into the in-match gameplay? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It seems like they were downing the reversal system, which was a problem for the last few games, where there would be several moments of just reversing.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fishyswa Report post Posted November 9, 2005 I have a bad feeling about this game. They seem too keen on changing the formula and adding useless stuff to matches in place of delivering more content, like moves, CAW material, arena's, wrestlers and the like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimm44 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 I have a bad feeling about this game. They seem too keen on changing the formula and adding useless stuff to matches in place of delivering more content, like moves, CAW material, arena's, wrestlers and the like. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's the feeling I had when I bought last year's game was that 'Well now I have it, whoopeee.' But that's because I had read people's thoughts on the game since I got it later in the afternoon. But '06 seems more complex with the stamina, and reversals system, Im looking forward to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2005 Same here. I'm psyched for it. I'm on the fence as far as the controls go, so until I play it, I can't say either way. But, if I could get used to the LOW engine, then I can get used to any tweaks they've made with this series. As far as Season is concerned, I've already given up on it. My main motivation for the game is now exhibition title matches and GM Mode with friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest clockworkraven Report post Posted November 9, 2005 One of the only reasons I'm buying this is the fact that Hassan and Daivari are on the roster. The other ones are that weapons are supposed to last longer, and GM Mode. S'it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tuxedo Mask Report post Posted November 10, 2005 Personally I am pumped about this game. It's too bad season mode is still mostly linear but anything is better then the 100% linear seasons of DoR 1 and WM21... and even those weren't bad, they just lacked replayability. I am left wondering if the previously mentioned "altered by character" elements still exist in season mode though. I figure I'll spend a lot of time with GM Mode and exhibition matches (as usual) anyway. One more week! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2005 WM 9 selection screen shot, looks like it's an outside daytime arena afterall! Sweet! Here are a ton of CAW Sample Model Pics: MALE http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/6187/017rg.jpg http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/9662/020ss.jpg http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/3880/033en.jpg http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/7743/045qk.jpg http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/4665/058dc.jpg http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/4545/067nw.jpg http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/6061/076ef.jpg http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/8086/085mf.jpg http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/424/091bj.jpg http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/7569/108we.jpg FEMALE http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/5650/117pj.jpg http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/1604/129ye.jpg http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/3185/130oe.jpg http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/5936/147io.jpg http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/2117/157az.jpg http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/1175/165ih.jpg http://img336.imageshack.us/img336/4131/175ro.jpg http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/4605/183cb.jpg http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/9089/192gu.jpg http://img336.imageshack.us/img336/9207/207jd.jpg ...oh, and just for fun: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2005 Also, some new screens (that I hadn't seen anywhere else) from GM Mode are on this page: http://www.wrestlinggames.de/index.php?mod...wgallery&gid=49 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Real F'n Show Report post Posted November 10, 2005 According to someone on GameFAQs who has it, Joe's Muscle Buster with the turnbuckle set up is in, as well as Paul London's Mushroom Stomp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tuxedo Mask Report post Posted November 10, 2005 Excellent stuff. I cannot forgive a monster that preys on the hearts of those who enjoy playing a fun game, and this game looks pretty fun... EWR + Nostalgia = good times for those with pure hearts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoDriver 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2005 Reported new moves so far (on GameFaqs) Will keep updating as I see them. A roll out seated dropkick Muscle Buster from the Turnbuckle The Mushroom Stomp A new Chokeslam A new Piledriver A new DDT A new RKO Top rope German Suplex Lionsault into a reverse DDT Shuicide Couple of new powerbombs. New long Baldo Bomb type move Lesnar's Fisherman thing is in there. New Frankensteiner Tigermask Sequence (Runs up them in the corner, slopily, then enziguri's them) 'Finishing Touch' (Start in a normal DDT instead of a reverse DDT and spin into a kinda bulldog). Eddie's Senton RVD's Rolling Thunder as a grapple. 'Drop Out' (start at the ropes on one side then throw the guy towards the other side and he slides on his chest and falls out the ring face first, hilarious!) Crucifix Headscissors (Runs up like a Crucifix Pin, but then brings it around into a headscissors) Couple of new Crusier Sequences Loads of the top rope moves have 'Near' versions where you only jump a very short distance. With the elbow drop he kinda just steps off the buckle and lands it New Ariel Moves: Standing: Sheltons Diving Clothesline A Diving Side Kick, hard to describe. A Diving Crossbody that is kinda frog splash like. I think Orton does them like that. New Ariel Moves: Opponent Down Double Stomp! Hell yeah! It looks good. New Double Team: Tag at the corner. Double elbow to take the oponent down and then one guy give the other a boost to do a standing moonsault onto him. -2 Figure 4's: The new Ric Flair one and a new one which is the same as the new flair one but without the taunting - New submissions, including: a ground head grapple fullnelson, new arm and leg locks, etc - Eugene Dig In (Looks like a wedgie) -Eugene Dog (Steiner-like dog headbutts + Peeing) -Eugene Horse (Rides them around the ring slapping their ass) -Eugene Leg Drop (Eugene does Hogan's legdrop. Loads of massive gestures, excellent) -Eugene Punch (Tarzan chest beat -> Punch Combo ->Windup punch) -Eugene Sledge Hammer (Eugene waves and does an axe handle from the top) -Eugene Up (Eugene Hulks up, perfect animation) -Eugene Whip (Eugene whips them, leapfrogs, then wraps himself up in a ball on the floor, opponent is confused, then Eugene throws them) - LADY OF THE LAKE! -Eugene Elbow (See Leg Drop, but with the People's Elbow) -Eugene Uppercut (Overdone European Uppercut) -Military Drop: Corner Grapple -Samoa Joe's Muscle Buster Groggy on Ropes moves: 'Groin Shaker' - Atomic drops the opponent onto the top rope... Ouch. 'Slingshot Suplex' - Vertical Suplex where he bounces the opponent down onto the ropes and then completes the suplex. 'Springboard Back Elbow' - Tajiri's one... I think it was in the old games, but not from this position. 'Ground at Head' Grapple Slingshot Elbow (He goes to the apron with the opponent down. Pulls back and jumps up and over, turning as he goes (kinda like a cartwheel). He then lands an elbow drop right next to the opponent. Looks very sweet.) - Sounds like an Austin Aries move New Jericho Senton Splash. Crosses his arms as he falls back, looks great. New flipping senton splash from standing too, kinda opens out in a half swanton. MR PERFECT FLIP OVER NECK WHIP IS IN!!!! (YES! That move rules) "New Move: Super Tornado Bomb (Lifts the opponent to the top rope, so he is facing outwards. Puts his arm between the opponent's legs and plants his hand on the opponents chest. He then throws the opponent off the buckle with a slam.") Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Real F'n Show Report post Posted November 10, 2005 Awesome news about AJ Style's DDT in, as well as the Lesnar stalling fisherman's buster. What's the Shuicide? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoDriver 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2005 Awesome news about AJ Style's DDT in, as well as the Lesnar stalling fisherman's buster. What's the Shuicide? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> According to GameFaqs "Shuicide is an Emerald Frosion where you drop them on the oposite side... Hard to explain, anyway: It is in." Sounds like some neat moves added so far. Can never be enough of those for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
