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DJ · 12-27-2008, 01:24 AM

Which one for the PS2 was better? Which one had the draft in it?

Hooe · 12-27-2008, 02:07 AM

To answer your immediate question, I think Smackdown vs RAW was the first SD game to offer a draft. Not sure though.

IIRC, HCTP had the better roster, but SYM had the better story mode. I think the storyline in SYM was one of the best ones in the series, personally.

Looking at the Wikipedia entries for each game, HCTP was the first Smackdown to have a body damage meter; SYM does not have this. HCTP also has match types that SYM does not have, including the Elimination Chamber and First Blood. HCTP finally appears to boast a more advanced grappling system than SYM.

I don't think you can go too wrong with either of them, to be honest.

jvalverde88 · 12-27-2008, 03:52 AM

Agreed, both games are good (and very cheap btw). As for which one had the draft it was Smackdown:SYM, it happens when during the story mode.

DJ · 12-27-2008, 12:30 PM

Thanks, guys. I'll probably just pick them both up since they are so cheap.

I used to play SD games all the time, but grew tired of the series a couple of years ago.

DJ · 12-28-2008, 10:54 AM

Picked up both games yesterday and only paid $15. Only played a few exhibition matches in HCTP but really enjoy the feel of the gameplay. Graphics are a little dated, but no real issue there. Going to fire up season mode today.

Altimus · 12-30-2008, 10:11 PM

Which one of those games had the option to either walk away, hand shake, or beat the hell out of the guy with a chair after the match?

jvalverde88 · 12-30-2008, 10:30 PM

Smackdown:SYM , but everytime I tried to beat my opponent he would reverse it and beat me up instead. Things never went my way when i tried to do that.

Peter857 · 10-15-2020, 09:53 AM

I personal experience with both was great. The best thing is they were cost effective and usable with comfort.

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12-27-2008, 02:07 AM	#2
Hooe Five Becomes Four OVR: 45 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Culver City, CA Posts: 21,504	Re: Shut Your Mouth or Here Comes the Pain? To answer your immediate question, I think Smackdown vs RAW was the first SD game to offer a draft. Not sure though. IIRC, HCTP had the better roster, but SYM had the better story mode. I think the storyline in SYM was one of the best ones in the series, personally. Looking at the Wikipedia entries for each game, HCTP was the first Smackdown to have a body damage meter; SYM does not have this. HCTP also has match types that SYM does not have, including the Elimination Chamber and First Blood. HCTP finally appears to boast a more advanced grappling system than SYM. I don't think you can go too wrong with either of them, to be honest. LibSuperstar likes this.

12-27-2008, 03:52 AM	#3
jvalverde88 Moderator OVR: 28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 11,786	Re: Shut Your Mouth or Here Comes the Pain? Agreed, both games are good (and very cheap btw). As for which one had the draft it was Smackdown:SYM, it happens when during the story mode.

12-27-2008, 12:30 PM	#4
DJ Hall Of Fame OVR: 47 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 17,757 Blog Entries: 101	Re: Shut Your Mouth or Here Comes the Pain? Thanks, guys. I'll probably just pick them both up since they are so cheap. I used to play SD games all the time, but grew tired of the series a couple of years ago. __________________ Currently Playing: EA Sports College Football 25 (PS5) EA Sports PGA Tour (PS5) PGA Tour 2K23 (PS5)

12-28-2008, 10:54 AM	#5
DJ Hall Of Fame OVR: 47 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 17,757 Blog Entries: 101	Re: Shut Your Mouth or Here Comes the Pain? Picked up both games yesterday and only paid $15. Only played a few exhibition matches in HCTP but really enjoy the feel of the gameplay. Graphics are a little dated, but no real issue there. Going to fire up season mode today. LibSuperstar likes this. __________________ Currently Playing: EA Sports College Football 25 (PS5) EA Sports PGA Tour (PS5) PGA Tour 2K23 (PS5)

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12-30-2008, 10:11 PM	#6
Altimus Chelsea, Assemble! OVR: 58 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Shed End Posts: 27,294	Re: Shut Your Mouth or Here Comes the Pain? Which one of those games had the option to either walk away, hand shake, or beat the hell out of the guy with a chair after the match?

12-30-2008, 10:30 PM	#7
jvalverde88 Moderator OVR: 28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 11,786	Re: Shut Your Mouth or Here Comes the Pain? Smackdown:SYM , but everytime I tried to beat my opponent he would reverse it and beat me up instead. Things never went my way when i tried to do that. LibSuperstar likes this. Last edited by jvalverde88; 12-30-2008 at 10:33 PM.

10-15-2020, 09:53 AM	#8
Peter857 Banned OVR: 0 Join Date: Sep 2020	Re: Shut Your Mouth or Here Comes the Pain? I personal experience with both was great. The best thing is they were cost effective and usable with comfort. LibSuperstar likes this.

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