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Better Than WWE SD Vs. Raw!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 11, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I played Showdown: LOW a long time ago and it was the best pro wrestling game so far. Almost all of the most popular wrestling stars(with the exception of Ric Flair, Kevin Nash, Doink The Clown, etc.)was featured. the actual stadiums were correctly detailed and the play-by-play from Tony Shiavone was excellent. The deceased wrestlers' memorial was touching and Bret Hart's how-to sections of the game were a real treat. I can't wait for LOW's new company, Throwback Entertainment, to re-release the video game again on PS2 and, hopefully, on PS3!

THE GAME OF GLITCHES

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: May 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

THIS GAME IS SO FUNNY I ALWAYS CRACK UP WITH THE GLITCHES.ONE TIME I WAS
DOING A MATCH BAM BAM BIGALOW VS. BAM BAM BIGALOW IN A STEAL CAGE MY COUSIN BRIAN WAS JUMPING UP IN THE AIR HE PICKED ME UP AND WE WENT THROUGHT THE ROOF WE SAW A PARKING LOT.THEN BRYAN WAS SITTING IN THE AUDIENCE AND THE MATCH WAS STILL ON.BRIAN WAS JUMPING ON PEOPLES HEADS
IN THE AUDIENCE.I MEAN THE MATCH IS NOT CALLED JUMP ON PEOPLES HEADS AND
THEN YOU WIN.

For Old-School Wrestling Fans Only

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Showdown: Legends of Wrestling should quench the thirst of wrestling fans who long for the weekend wrestling days of yesteryear where grudges lasted months (or years in some cases) and storylines were compelling and memorable. Showdown does an admirable job of placating the jaded old-school wrestling fan in all of us. Virtually all the major wrestling territories from the 70's and 80's are represented in some form. Legends such as the Von Erich clan, Andre the Giant, Abdullah the Butcher, and "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert are among the seventy-plus wrestlers appearing here in digital glory. As noted in previous reviews, Showdown also features meticulously-replicated versions of many famous areans and stadums. From Texas Stadium to the Omni in Atlanta, to Madison Square Garden (it would be awesome if ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta used the classic "descending microphone" in the latter arena, but alas it is not to be). Game play is solid for the most part. There is not alot of convoluted button combinations to memorize, and finishers can be performed fairly easily when the time is right. But, as previously noted on this site, Showdown is not without its glitches and general annoyances. While bearing some physical resemblance to their real-life counterparts, the digitized wrestlers appears blocky and cartoonish with exaggerated features. However, this can also add to the novelty of the game as well. Wrestler detection-collision issues can be particularly annoying at times. For example, if Andre the Giant is wrestling an opponent of smaller stature like, say, comedian Andy Kaufman (yep, he's in it too), Andre will "chokeslam" him by hoisting his hand a good distance over Kaufman, thus making it appear as though Kaufman is levitating before being hurled to the mat. Magic or a glitch? You decide. There also appears to be a major glitch in the cage match mode. Several times during gameplay, a wrestler will seemingly fade into the mat and then begin bouncing like an invisible speedball all over the arena. Seriously. This glitch has been noted on other sites, so take heed. While the selection of wrestlers in Showdown is vast and impressive, I can't help but feel as though this game is slightly flawed with it's lack of certain legends and it questionable inclusion of more contemporary stars (ex: Sabu). For a game that markets itself as giving one the ability to recreate classic feuds, several notable wrestlers are nowhere to be found (more on that below). Newer and younger fans are likely to grew increasingly bored with Showdown. WWE games such as those in the Smackdown series have spoiled fans with their faster gameplay and sharper graphics, thus making Showdown appear antiquated and prodding by comparison.
Should Acclaim opt for a fourth version in this series, I suggest the inclusion of the The Midnight Express (with Jim Cornette), Brusier Brody, The Fabulous Freebirds, Kamala, Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson, Tommy Rich, Skandar Akbar, The Missing Link, and perhaps Dick Murdoch, Nikita Koloff, or Magnum TA. Until such a day comes however, this game is a must-have for old-school fans and wrestling purists alike.

A wonderful 3 star game...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 13, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I really think this one could have been almost 5 stars if not for the glitches (which are often). The glitches: sometimes the game freezes, the audio gets messed up, wrestlers freeze up. The most frequent glitch is blocking and the opponent staggers as if he has been hit.

The roster is awesome. Includes Sting, Diamond Dallas, Rowdy Piper, Hogan, Andre the giant, Sid, Macho Man, Ultimate warrior, Jake the Snake, Bruno Samartino, the legion of doom, the steiner bros, the nasty boys, the million dollar man, king kong bundy, Iron Shiek, Mr Perfect, Bret Hart, Owen Hart, British Bulldog, Superstar Billy Grahm, George the animal steele, Bob backlund, killer kowalski, rick martel, tito santana, hacksaw jim duggan, Texas Tornado "Kerry Von Erik" and more! The game does not use authentic entrance music, but tries it's hardest to compensate. Mr Perfects music is almost the same.

If your a big fan of the classic wrestlers this game is worth buying for a cheap price, but chances are you will have a hard time getting your friends to play.

controls=3.5 stars
graphics=4 stars
fun factor=3.5 stars
replay value=3.5 stars
sound=3 stars

Full of childhood memories

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: December 23, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I've been a wrestling fan since I was 3. I'm now 24. This game brings back ALOT of memories. The graphics are good, the venues are good. It's overall a good game. The only things I would change is I would add more wrestlers to the roster. Dino Bravo, Earthquake, Rugged Ronnie Garvin, Jesse Ventura, Brutus the Barber Beefcake, Hercules, Irwin R. Schiester, Lex Luger, Yokozuna, Tatanka, The Undertaker, Doink the Clown, Hillbilly Jim and MANY many others. Also, there could be more managers like "Classy" Freddie Blassie, Sensational Sherry, Miss Elizabeth, and even Paul Bearer(even though he only managed the Undertaker.) Interviews were popular back then. I would loved to have seen Gene Okerlund, Sean Mooney, or even Tony Schiovani do optional interviews before any particular match. Also, they could've included Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura's commentary like the WWF (notice how I didn't say WWE) did ever since Wrestlemania I.

Overall, it's a good game, the roster could be a little better, and they could've given more arenas to choose from like Trump Plaza, where both Wrestlemanias 4 and 5 were held, the St. Louis Arena, and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum where Wrestlemania VII was held. But still worth buying if you want to walk down memory lane. God bless, happy playing!

Not As Good As Others......

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: August 17, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Compared to some of the new SmackDown games
that are out- "Here Comes The Pain"
or "SmackDown VS Raw" ....

this game is just plain boring.
The selection of wrestlers is awesome,
but it doesn't take long for the novelty to
wear off...and you're left playing a slow paced,
repetitve game.

Stick with the SMACKDOWN series...they are by far
the best WWE games out there!

showdown legends of wrestling is crazy!!!!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: August 11, 2005
Author: Amazon User

when i got this game i found so many glitches in it.but the gameplay is awsome they have a large variety of wrestlers and they have good mathces. my biggest complain was they dont have there original entrance musics.they only have about 10 moves per wrestler and no voice overs.the commentary is weak and boring.but its still a good game for all those wrestling fans pick this up

Hulk Hoagen Rocks

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: June 27, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I love this game, only Smackdown vs. Raw is better. The best part about this game is all the ledgends like Hulk hoagen, Andr'e the giant, Sting, Bret Hitman Heart, The mouth of the south Jimmy heart,road warrior hawk,Brutus Beefcake,and The Rock and thats only a few. But if your looking for the best character Hulk Hoagens your man. Also the dynamic moves and graphics are fanaminall.

I NEED HELP!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: March 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

First of all, this game is great, but will someone PLEASE tell me how to unlock the secret superstars, Ronnie Garvin, Brutus Beefcake, Michael & David Von Erich, and Butch Reed, I've struggled for HOURS trying to figure out how to unlock them. Thanks!

A wrestling fan's dream!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: March 24, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I do not admire those gamers who knock Showdown Legends Of Wrestling. For one you got to look at a number of factors. Firstly, Acclaim have modelled a number of deceased and past superstars and as they have since grown old, put on weight or are indeed dead, Acclaim have done very well in modelling these superstars. Also this is nothing compared to previous LOW games, where the arenas were something of an embarressment and the superstars resembled cartoon characters, this time around the wrestlers are more refined and the venues have provided the most impressive I've ever seen. I shall therfore list the advantages and disadvantages of this game to allow you to decide.

1) Enhanced control system - gone is the WWE Attitude style control system when you had to press three buttons in a certain order to perform a suplex. Now, similarly to the Smackdown games, any directional button with circle or triangle will perform a variety of manoeuvres.

2) Alternate costumes and entrance music. Now you can play as each legend from some point in his career i.e. from Hogan's wrestling days in the 1970's to Hogan's Red and Yellow era during his return to WWE. I was particularly impressed with the fact that each superstar has on average 3 entrance themes to further symbolise a different period in that superstars career.

3)Arenas - some of the included arenas comprise the greatest and largest venues in Wrestling history. Of course it would be entirely impossible to scale such venues as the Silverdome and Skydome in exact detail, but in my opinion they have done a very good job at simulating the ring side atmosphere. However, I am a little confused as to some of the screenshots released for this game depicting different rope colours.

4) 8 men in the ring at once - sure it slows down the pace of gameplay, but its considered one feature that hasn't been seen in a wrestling game since Smackdown JBI and it is definitely welcome.

Disadvantages

1) Despite the entrance moves of superstars in this game providing impressive, the winning moves are yet another matter. Like previous games, they just repeat their taunts over and over again. It looks completely ridiculous to see a superstar clime for the gold in a ladder match and miraculously appear on the canvas below. I guess some of these superstars move at light speed don't they.

2)Hogan's entrance - I noticed in Hogan's entrance with his second attire, his moves kept toggling between having his t-shirt on and off, representing some of the inconsistancies in the game.

3)Limited weapon use - a hardcore match is pointless with only 8 weapons with limited use at your disposal. It soon turns into a basic falls count anywhere match.

4) Tag Matches - Incredibly difficult to tag your partner in and your character sometimes stalls as you struggle for 10 seconds to get off the apron and inside the ring.

However, if you're a die hard wrestling fan in need of a game with recognisable talent on it (lets face it, is the SD vs Raw roster worth the effort) then Showdown LOW is the game for you.

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