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Not bad - not bad at all!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: June 25, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I didn't get to play too much of Legends II but from what I did play I can tell this game is much improved. First off, the Legends seem to have shown up for this installment. Just about everyone you can think of is in this game and I like it. So for those of you who griped about II's roster - This should make you quite happy. Graphically the characters look nice although somewhat disproportioned. My first match was Mr Perfect vs Macho Man and needless to say, Mr Perfect was Never that buff. The wrestlers have fluid moves and they are quite easy to execute. The counter system works like a charm and is really nice to watch. The entrances are almost exact. Two man commentary with Bobby the Brain! What gets better than that? They even talk about old school matches when you are wrestling. Wow, a trip down memory lane - priceless. The menu system is really cool. Even if it's basic, it looks like an old movie board or event board you'd see if you were in Vegas or at a big event showing the matches. There are so many more match types this time around too. This game just racks up cool points. If you're a casual gamer then maybe this is a rental title. If you're any kind of wrestling fan, do yourself a favor and pick up the best installment in the series.

Who needs the WWE when you got Showdown!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Three words: The Ultimate Warrior! is back and he is on X-box jack so what'ca gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you!.

Don't listen to the critics; this game rocks!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 29, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I don't understand how this game has gotten such negative reviews. Sites such as IGN.com and Gamespy.com must not know what makes a good wrestling game. These critics complain that Showdown is a step back from the previous two Legends games; I just don't see that. This game is better than the previous Legends games in nearly every category. Showdown has improved graphics, a hugh roster of 73 wrestlers, three man commentary including Bobby "the Brain" Heenan, and about a dozen real-life arenas to wrestle in. As for the gameplay, Showdown utilizes a grappeling system not that different from THQs wrestling games. The bottom line is that this game is one the best wrestling games to come out recently and it is definately the best game in the Legends of Wrestling series. For whatever reason the critics don't like this series but they're wrong and any wrestling fan should own this game.

The lowdown on Showdown

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 30, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I dont know what these people are talking about. My characters dont magically warp around the ring. I do not see the 1-2 second delay when I push a button. What I do see is... Fantastic, yet oversized, graphics. Sure Hitman was never that big, but who cares? The wrestlers are still sized somewhat correctly, Warrior is bigger than sting and smaller than Andre. The controls are great. Better than last year. You have about 12 moves from the front.(and thats not when the AI is bending over or stunned) You can also combine your move i.e. powerslam into a submission or pin. That gives you even more moves.(bret gives a tutorial) The create-wrestler is better. Provide your own music and the announcers say your name, eat that smackdown! You can create such idols as Rock, HHH, Austin, HBK, Kane, Taker,Goldberg etc, but not Lesnar as there isnt an F5. Match types are not just what you see on the box. Tag matches can be up to 4 tag teams at once/and hardcore etc. There is blood, and clothing absorbs sweat over time. Even the hair on the wrestlers moves. Bret moves and his hair actually moves too. Great graphics. Control takes only a few moments to master. Reverses are easy and amazing when they work. You can counter anything. This game does not have a deep story mode. If you are looking for that, get smackdown. This is for the people who want to wrestle with the greats. All in all, great graphics, smooth control, announcers(even to announce your entrance... THIS IS STIIIINNNNNNGGGG!) The most notable problem I see is sometimes the AI will throw a punch and hit itself, lol. And no your finisher will not finish the match. Your finisher is based on momentum like last year. Please the crowd with different moves. No you can not just kick and punch non stop. Sometimes I dont even get my finisher off.(each charachter has 2 different finishers) The in match play is very much like THQ on N64. You can break up submissions too. This is what Ive been wanting since N64 went under. A No Mercy(N64) game with wrestling greats and on Xbox. Lastly, you dont wear or get titles, no backstage areas, stunning can happen at anytime from any move, and the AI is easy to beat. Pick this up and you wont be disappointed.

Showdown Legends of Wrestling JUST OK

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: June 30, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I think that the graphics on this game are great, and the wrestlers look like the real deal. I also like that they come down the aisles with their costumes and robes on. For instance, Hacksaw Jim Duggan comes down with the 2X4. The gameplay lacks a little for my taste. Too many times your guy makes the same moves over and over and it gets old. The announcing constantly repeats itself. The classic matches are good and bring back memories of renting and watching the original Wrestle Manias on PPV. You can re-live the Andy Kauffman and Jerry Lawler match from the point when Kauffman had been pile driven 6 times. Or you can re-live the Hogan Ultimate Warrior match when The UW press slammed Hogan, and you have to fight your way back to win. Great selection of wrestlers.
Movement is sometimes smooth, but other times it jerks around, and you can't make contact with the opponent because you are facing the wrong direction. I haven't played the game enough to be too harsh, I am a classic wrestling fan, and this is probably the best one out for XBOX. However there isn't much competition. N64 still had the best wrestling game. I would rent it and try it out before buying it. This game will drop in price soon.

Worst crap ever

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: June 30, 2004
Author: Amazon User

They really could have done something with that game, put in a better engine, less damn collisions between wrestlers.

That game is a disgrace and the ones that followed where even worst imagine.

The wrestlers look very good, the roster is amazing, but when you play the game it just doesnt feel right, you dont feel in control of your wrestlers, and to many glitch in the game make is Yuke.

The best wrestling game right now is still WWE Bring on the pain.

Its is not a pleasure for me to bring down a wrestling game like i am doing right now, and to tell you the thruth i add high hopes when they introduced this one, they said a new engine etc etc, i was really hoping to get something like NO WAY OUT on the N64 but i just didnt.

Sad i am still very much a fan of wrestling and even more a fan to the 80 wrestling.

Excellent game, fun and definetely not to short!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: July 01, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is what i've been waiting for since the first legends of wrestling game came out. Put it this way, the first too sucked out loud. But this one, come a lot of waiting from me, has defientely marked an improvement in terms of graphics, gameplay, sound, everything! Just put it this way, there are over 70 wrestlers. Thats crazzzzyyyy!!! Also, there is commentary, (although they repeat themselves waayyy to much), there is an ring anouncer and there is every single different kind of match known to man including first blood, table, ladder, TLC, 2v2, 3v3v3, 4v4, battle royal, cage, everything! The play models are defenitely better then before, and although they still have the arcade touch to them, don't look that stupid. The finishing moves couldn't be more realistic, the new enhanced grappling system is wayyyy better and more efficient then before, and for the people who say that they repeat their moves way to many times, read the rulebook or go through the tutorial. The classic matches are sweet, unlockables are cool, and best of all, the actuall CD is pretty cool, (Ok thats kinda random i know, but it is i mean look at the shattered glass, its tiiiight.)

Pros:

Good graphics
Nice gameplay
Classic matches
Every match type known to man
Commentary
Ring announcers
Unlockables
70+ wrestlers, highlight the +

Cons:

Commentary can repeat itself

Thats about it!

Its average

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 03, 2004
Author: Amazon User

"No Mercy" for the N64 is the best wrestling game ever made and this one isn't half the game "No Mercy" is. This new "Showdown: Legends of Wrestling" is way overrated. After reading so many positive reviews about it, I thought they finally got it right. Needless to say, I was very disappointed. Its worth renting for the sake of having King Kong Bundy do a body splash onto Bobby Heenan from the top of a steel cage in Madison Square Garden, but I wouldn't buy it.

Secret characters in showdown legends of wrestling

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: July 04, 2004
Author: Amazon User

the secret characters are awesome. especially doink the clown and goldust

Dont even rent!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: July 05, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game does have one good thing about it and that is that it has lots of old wrestlers. other than that it is all very poor. the moves are very limited the reversals are to easy to do and the commentary is so limited that it says the exact same line 13-20 times in a single match. it is hard to understand how games have moved backwards since the N64 but this game seems to have rediculous.

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