Legends of Wrestling II

Legends of Wrestling II Description

Having slipped beyond Christmas 2002, Legends of Wrestling 2 for GameCube is the first game of its kind to be released in 2003. It's the only genuine contender these days to the acclaimed Smackdown series and it even offers a hint of wrestling nostalgia. Building on the success of the 2001 original, Legends of Wrestling 2 retains its muscle-bound cast of legends, featuring appearances from Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Sid Vicious, Jerry Lawler and over sixty others. What's more, there are signature entrances, familiar taunts and well known music, setting the mood for a fantastic bout of deadly grapples and back-breaking combos. This level of authenticity is not only achieved through onscreen action though. The wrestling dynamics and smooth controls also accurately represent what is a skilful sport. Combining the right button presses with the correct positioning can unleash one of hundreds of painful attacks. Fundamentally, it's a beat-em-up with a greater level of strategy. Bouts last longer, and endurance plays a significant role in your quest for the championship belt. Visually speaking, Legends of Wrestling 2 is virtually identical to its PS2 and Xbox companions but does feature much improved loading times thanks to the small GameCube disk. In terms of variety, there's a career mode for each individual wrestler, an abundance of tag-team tournaments, Elimination Bouts, Battle Royal, Ladder, a create-a-legend option, a Body Slam Challenge and a Brawl mode. Players will seldom become bored in single player mode, and a four-way multi-player match means there's no end to the fun. Does Legends of Wrestling raise the benchmark for future wrestling games? You'll have to play it to find out.

More than 65 of the greatest wrestlers of all time;

Cranium-crushing match types, such as 6- and 8-man Elimination Bouts, Cage, Battle Royal, Ladder, Table and 3- and 4-way dances;

Never-before-seen $15,000 Body Slam Challenge with Big John Studd;

All-new storyline and career modes, allowing players to battle throughout the United States and the world for the respect of promoters and fans while fighting for the heavyweight championship of the world;

Fierce tag-team tournaments with great teams such as The Road Warriors, Steiner Brothers, British Bulldogs, Nasty Boys, Rock-n-Roll Express and more;

Leverage the experience of some of the greatest managers in the business, including Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, The Grand Wizard, Captain Lou Albano, "Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart and Mr. Fuji;

Signature entrances and taunts for each legendary wrestler, including all new licensed music composed by "Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart;

All-new DVD bonus footage, including interviews with many of the legends talking about their famed careers, favorite opponents and more;

Advanced ISP system delivering even more bone-breaking one-button combos and reversals for outstanding game play;

Create-A-Legend returns bigger and better, allowing players to make their ultimate grappler;

All-new dynamic cloth and hair technology enhancing the realism of the wrestlers' movements