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WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It Image
THQ
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Metascore
Positive Reviews - 17 70%
Mixed Reviews - 6 25%
Negative Reviews - 1 4%
User Score
Positive Ratings - 31 62%
Mixed Ratings - 12 24%
Negative Ratings - 7 14%
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1 negative 6 mixed 17 positive
90
As well as upgrading the visuals and modes though, the controls have also been tweaked; while the original game was considered a bit too fast to play properly, Smackdown: JBI has been slowed down ever so slightly to allow for more strategic and authentic action… which is always a good thing. ...Read full review
83
While the control scheme is easy to grasp and intuitive, simple commands on the controller translate into some incredibly complex and violent moves onscreen. The use of one button for general defense adds great realism. ...Read full review
80
Fans of the title and the WWF in general will flock to it – everyone else will raise an eyebrow and leave it at the rental counter. ...Read full review
80
Sets a standard all subsequent wrestling game will have to meet. ...Read full review
75
Control difficulties with multiple opponents may be too much for some to overlook. ...Read full review
70
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Die-hard fans wresting fans will love this game. [Jan 2002, p.142]
30
The type of game that makes people claim PS2 is all about graphics and no gameplay. With no career mode, no WCW/ECW stars and an incredibly shallow Story Mode, there's simply NO reason to even rent this game. ...Read full review
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5 negative 3 mixed 14 positive
10
Kevin
Jun 16, 2002
Simply the best game ever. I am buying a ps2 this summer but I have rented one twice and wwf smackdown jbi and it rocks. the first gameSimply the best game ever. I am buying a ps2 this summer but I have rented one twice and wwf smackdown jbi and it rocks. the first game i'm getting!… Expand
10
WrestlingFan
Dec 30, 2001
This game is out of this world! A really brilliant game that just can't be missed.
10
BynonW.
Jan 13, 2002
This game is awesome the inferno match is so realistic it's heartstopping when someone gets burned.
8
TahaK.
Nov 21, 2001
Here is what I gave it briefly: Gameplay: 10 Graphics: 7 Sound: 8 lasting appeal: 7.
8
Rikku
Jun 13, 2002
Overall good game. I didn't like the commentary, they sounded like robots. And they really needed to update the wrestlers outfits.
5
EdW.
May 2, 2002
Average in every way, those who think better r dumber than the wrestlers themselves.
0
JohnT.
Jul 7, 2004
The season really sucks...even smackdown one season is better than smackdown jbi. After winning the title, the season is bloody over and The season really sucks...even smackdown one season is better than smackdown jbi. After winning the title, the season is bloody over and where is the Royal Rumble season?, I was waiting for that, now I have to play the royal rumble on the exibition mode...really sucks...I'm moving to RAW..., you winners stay here on smackdown...… Expand
Square off against more than 30 Superstars in 60 different match types. Perform bone-shattering finishers - from The Rock Bottom to The Stone Cold Stunner - as you annihilate opponents with more than a 1,000 different moves. [THQ]
Developer: Yuke's
Genre(s): Action, Fighting, Wrestling
# of players: 1-4
Cheats: On GameFAQs
Rating: T