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RaychelSnr · 04-04-2011, 05:05 PM

Just like the roster of WWE All Stars, my love affair with the WWF/WWE has been generational. Growing up in the '80s, I was exposed to wrestling at its prime when Hogan, The Million Dollar Man and The Ultimate Warrior were part of every kid's bedroom decor care of Pillow Buddies. I’m even proud to say I spent entire summer vacations using my Macho Man Randy Savage action figure to dominate any figure thrown against me by my neighborhood cronies. Of course, the best part about these royal rumbles was that all the matches took place in a homemade ring, crudely assembled with rubber bands, nails and plywood because no one had enough allowance money to buy the actual ring.

A few years later, after my childhood idols had left the ring in favor of making movies like Suburban Commando, my love for wrestling had somewhat faded. Much of my early teen years were spent repressing the memories of The Rockers tag team title, and the time Jake the Snake teamed up with the Undertaker to pull the ultimate double cross on the Ultimate Warrior. I had almost completely purged my love for wrestling up until one fateful Monday night when I mistakenly turned on my television and witnessed something that was nothing short of spectacular.

The year was 1996, and the WWF had unleashed a brand new attitude. With Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock leading the charge, this new WWF was all about rude raunchy drama that was a 15 year old's dream come true. This was no longer the “kiddy” WWF that I grew up with. At that moment I was completely hooked all over again, and I watched religiously through 2002 when the brand lost many of its top-tier personalities and much of its “oomph” in my opinion.

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Phobia · 04-04-2011, 06:03 PM

Great Review Chris!

Sabredj · 04-04-2011, 06:27 PM

You nailed it! I feel the same way. It's been ages that I day dream about playing a wrestling game. They certainly left some room for improvement but a solid start to a great franchise (I hope).

Complex · 04-04-2011, 08:20 PM

The ability to pick up and play is excellent. Keep adding wrestlers via DLC and we have a game that will be played for weeks.

oneamongthefence · 04-05-2011, 04:30 AM

eexcellent review. Also is Sheamus taking on Ricky Steamboat or Lui Kang?

Control-X · 04-05-2011, 05:11 AM

Funny he really looks like Liu Kang in that suit. I didn't noticed that till now lol.

ghm125 · 04-05-2011, 06:42 AM

intro music for each wrestler?....great review

chrome_305 · 04-06-2011, 11:03 AM

This game is Impact 2.0

04-04-2011, 05:05 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	WWE All Stars Initial Impressions Just like the roster of WWE All Stars, my love affair with the WWF/WWE has been generational. Growing up in the '80s, I was exposed to wrestling at its prime when Hogan, The Million Dollar Man and The Ultimate Warrior were part of every kid's bedroom decor care of Pillow Buddies. I’m even proud to say I spent entire summer vacations using my Macho Man Randy Savage action figure to dominate any figure thrown against me by my neighborhood cronies. Of course, the best part about these royal rumbles was that all the matches took place in a homemade ring, crudely assembled with rubber bands, nails and plywood because no one had enough allowance money to buy the actual ring. A few years later, after my childhood idols had left the ring in favor of making movies like Suburban Commando, my love for wrestling had somewhat faded. Much of my early teen years were spent repressing the memories of The Rockers tag team title, and the time Jake the Snake teamed up with the Undertaker to pull the ultimate double cross on the Ultimate Warrior. I had almost completely purged my love for wrestling up until one fateful Monday night when I mistakenly turned on my television and witnessed something that was nothing short of spectacular. The year was 1996, and the WWF had unleashed a brand new attitude. With Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock leading the charge, this new WWF was all about rude raunchy drama that was a 15 year old's dream come true. This was no longer the “kiddy” WWF that I grew up with. At that moment I was completely hooked all over again, and I watched religiously through 2002 when the brand lost many of its top-tier personalities and much of its “oomph” in my opinion. Read More - WWE All Stars Initial Impressions Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360

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04-04-2011, 06:03 PM	#2
Phobia Hall Of Fame OVR: 63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana, Lafayette Posts: 11,635 Blog Entries: 11	Great Review Chris!

04-04-2011, 06:27 PM	#3
Sabredj Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando	You nailed it! I feel the same way. It's been ages that I day dream about playing a wrestling game. They certainly left some room for improvement but a solid start to a great franchise (I hope).

04-04-2011, 08:20 PM	#4
Complex MVP OVR: 24 Join Date: Oct 2005 Blog Entries: 6	The ability to pick up and play is excellent. Keep adding wrestlers via DLC and we have a game that will be played for weeks.

04-05-2011, 04:30 AM	#5
oneamongthefence Nothing to see here folks OVR: 22 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 5,687 Blog Entries: 6	eexcellent review. Also is Sheamus taking on Ricky Steamboat or Lui Kang?

04-05-2011, 05:11 AM	#6
Control-X Pro OVR: 15 Join Date: Aug 2010 Blog Entries: 6	Funny he really looks like Liu Kang in that suit. I didn't noticed that till now lol.

04-05-2011, 06:42 AM	#7
ghm125 john14:6 OVR: 30 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 2,439 Blog Entries: 3	intro music for each wrestler?....great review

04-06-2011, 11:03 AM	#8
chrome_305 Pro OVR: 13 Join Date: Dec 2006 Blog Entries: 1	This game is Impact 2.0