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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.

Best game ever: Showdown Legends of wrestling

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: June 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is the best game ever in history. No doubt this is the only game that will feature 70 wrestlers from the 70's 80's and the 90's. From hulk hogan to the best there is, bret the hitman hart. The game features good controls, good sounds and good gameplay. Alot of classic match are in this game. Ladder,cage,tables,every other match u can think of these day that they don't have. This game is the best. Buy it *****

tallal man .this game ROCKS!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 22, 2004
Author: Amazon User

the first time i played one of the legends of wrestling games i was shocked and stunned.it was so good i was up all nite even passed my bed time.i liked evrything about it the legends the matches etc. but they could have made the seson a little better.then when i heard showdown legends of wrestling is comming out i told my mom to go the first day to eb games and get me an copy.when played it i knew right away that it was better then the second legends of wrestling 2. the roster they picked was so good i couldnt wait to start a season with ultimate warrior. when played it i liked it alot!!!!!!! i especily liked the commentary by tony and bobby. the good thing about this is that it countians over 70 legends, brand new matches, commentary finish the feud, classic matces,creat a player and many more.its a big improvement and totally worth checking out

Finally a wrestling game that packs the best of everything

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: June 26, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I love this game. It features the best wrestlers of all time and makes me nostalgic for the great afternoons watching wrestling with my family. I enjoy all the great fighters with amazing graphics and great stadiums. And, for me the game play and controls were top notch and I had a great time playing with all my favorites of all time. This game is fantastic in almost every way.

I Love This Game -- Awsome graphics, fighters, Play, Fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 05, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Every game should have this roster of wrestlers. These guys are the ones I respect and cheer for. When my son and I play this game, we get engaged in being these guys and living their fights. We love their stories and playing as them. The graphics relay to us the real action and the stadiums for once come to earth in perfect visual flair. Other games don't cater to the type of wrestling fan we are; we want the legends brought to life. This game is fun; its graphics are great; the gameplay makes us yearn for the days of watching fights which kept us glued to our seats week after week.

Completely lost in the game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User

the game was soooooooo fun....

there's blood, weapons, cool moves, good legends, perfect graphics, etc.. THE GAME IS REALLY GOOD

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!

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.

Best of the series!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 25, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I have to hand it to Acclaim as they have outdid themselves for this particular title. It is definitely the best of the series. The game controls are great and the game is easy to learn. Also they have so many different matchs. You also do not have to unlock other arenas and wrestlers as they are readily available. My only gripe is the commentating is repetitive, but I'm still giving it 5 stars as Acclaim has finally learned their lesson in making a wrestling game right.

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!

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