WWF SmackDown!

What is WWF SmackDown!?

WWF SmackDown! is an explosive professional wrestling video game that brings the electrifying action of World Wrestling Federation entertainment right to your screen. Based on the popular weekly television show, this game lets you step into the squared circle as your favorite WWF Superstars like The Rock, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Triple H, and The Undertaker. Experience the drama, rivalries, and bone-crunching action of WWF programming through multiple game modes including Exhibition matches, Story Mode, and Pay-Per-View events. The game captures the unique personalities and signature moves of each wrestler while delivering fast-paced, arcade-style wrestling action that's easy to pick up but difficult to master.

Game Features

• Massive Roster: Play as over 40 WWF Superstars including legendary wrestlers and rising stars, each with authentic appearance, entrance music, and signature moves • Multiple Game Modes: Choose from Exhibition, Story, Tournament, King of the Ring, and Pay-Per-View modes offering diverse wrestling experiences • Create-a-Wrestler: Design your own custom wrestler with extensive customization options for appearance, moveset, and entrance • Authentic WWF Presentation: Experience realistic arena settings, crowd reactions, and commentary that mirror actual WWF television broadcasts • Season Mode: Embark on a wrestling career with branching storylines, rivalries, and championship opportunities • Tag Team Action: Team up with a friend or AI partner for thrilling tag team matches with special double-team maneuvers • Weapon Use: Incorporate chairs, tables, and other foreign objects into hardcore matches for extreme wrestling action • Signature Moves: Perform each wrestler's famous finishing moves like The Rock's "Rock Bottom" and Stone Cold's "Stone Cold Stunner"

How to Play WWF SmackDown!?

Since WWF SmackDown! is a PlayStation fighting/wrestling game, you'll need to master the control scheme to perform various wrestling moves and dominate your opponents.

Basic Controls:

• Movement: Use the Arrow Keys or WASD to move your wrestler around the ring
• Grapple: Press the Z button when close to an opponent to initiate a grapple
• Strike Attack: Press the X button to throw punches and kicks
• Run: Double-tap forward on the directional controls to run
• Irish Whip: Press Z while grappling, then quickly press a direction to throw your opponent

Advanced Moves:

1. Special Moves: Build up your momentum meter by successfully attacking your opponent, then press specific button combinations to execute signature moves
2. Finishing Moves: Once your special meter is fully charged and your opponent is weakened, position yourself correctly and press the grapple button combination to perform your wrestler's devastating finisher
3. Pin Attempt: Weaken your opponent significantly, then stand over them and press the Down Arrow + Z to attempt a pinfall
4. Submission Holds: Use X while grappling to apply submission maneuvers
5. Climbing Turnbuckles: Approach a corner and press Up Arrow to climb the turnbuckle for high-flying attacks
6. Tag Team Mechanics: In tag matches, approach your corner and press Z to tag in your partner
7. Weapon Use: Approach foreign objects in hardcore matches and press Z to pick them up, then X to strike

Basic Match Strategy:

• Alternate between strikes and grapples to keep your opponent off-balance
• Pay attention to your momentum meter - it affects your ability to perform special moves
• Use the Irish whip to set up corner attacks or to throw opponents out of the ring
• Target specific body parts by using submission holds to weaken that area

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I perform a wrestler's special finisher move? First, you need to build up your momentum meter by successfully landing attacks on your opponent. When the meter turns red and your opponent is significantly weakened (usually indicated by flashing health), position yourself according to your wrestler's finisher requirements (standing behind, groggy opponent, etc.) and press the designated grapple combination to execute the finishing move.

What's the difference between Exhibition mode and Story mode? Exhibition mode allows you to set up single matches with custom rules and opponents, perfect for quick matches or playing with friends. Story mode puts you through a wrestling career with interconnected storylines, rivalries, championship pursuits, and backstage segments that unfold based on your match outcomes and choices.

Can I create my own original wrestler in the game? Yes! The Create-a-Wrestler feature lets you design custom superstars from scratch. You can customize their appearance, body type, attire, entrance music and sequence, as well as build their moveset by selecting from hundreds of available wrestling maneuvers including strikes, grapples, taunts, and finishing moves.