Crazy BumpsWWE All-Stars is, to a lesser extent, the
No Mercy/Wrestlemania 2000 of today. There are 30 Superstars plus whatever DLC comes out. You can't forget about the create a wrestler mode either (which, I believe, you can have up to 15 of). While the match types are slim, the ones they have are plenty to keep us entertained for hours. The game is over the top and I think that is what makes it so enjoyable. It doesn't take itself seriously and the moves you can pull off are just ridiculous.
I actually consider this a fighting game more than anything. You CAN pin opponents, but typically you will get your opponent's health flashing red, hit your finisher, and K.O. them. You can also pull off combos of different types (air juggles?!). It all depends on what wrestler you choose.
There are four types of wrestlers:
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Acrobats can fling off the ropes and also boost off the opponents chest to the turnbuckle.
(Eddie Guerrero, Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, John Morrison, Kofi Kingston, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Rey Mysterio, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, and Shawn Michaels)
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Big Man is hard to take down and can bounce the opponent in the air and knock them out of the ring with ease.
(Andre the Giant, Big Show, and Kane)
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Brawlers have charged up strikes and inflict more damage with their strong attacks.
(CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, Hulk Hogan, John Cena, Randy Orton, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Sgt. Slaughter, Sheamus, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Ultimate Warrior, and Undertaker)
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Grapplers can chain together grapples and have chargable grapples.
(Bret "Hit Man" Hart, Edge, Jack Swagger, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Mr. Perfect, The Miz, and Triple H)ROSTERLegends
Ricky Steamboat
Andre The Giant
Hulk Hogan
The Ultimate Warrior
Bret Hart
The Rock
Randy Savage
Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Sgt. Slaughter
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper
Eddie Guerrero
Shawn Michaels
Jimmy Snuka
Mr. Perfect
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin
Superstars
John Cena
Randy Orton
Jack Swagger
Edge
Kane
Sheamus
The Big Show
Triple H
John Morrison
Rey Mysterio
Kofi Kingston
CM Punk
The Miz
Drew McIntyre
The Undertaker
Downloadable Content
Hawk
Animal
Dusty Rhodes
Cody Rhodes
Big Bossman
Chris Jericho
Jerry "The King" Lawler
Michael Hayes
Mark Henry
R-Truth
"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase
WWE All-Stars RosterMATCH TYPES
Standard
Triple Threat
Fatal 4-Way
Handicap
Tornado Tag Team
Steel Cage
Extreme Rules
Elimination
GAMEPLAY
Tips coming soon
UNLOCKABLESCharacters
(To unlock, beat that character's "Fantasy Warfare" match with said character)
Drew McIntyre
Eddie Guerrero
Edge
Jack Swagger
Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka
Kane
The Miz
Mr. Perfect
Sgt. Slaughter
Shawn Michaels
Alternate Outfits
(To unlock, beat any "Path of Champions" with said character)
2nd Alternate Outfit
(To unlock, beat any two "Path of Champions" with said character)
Andre the Giant
Hulk Hogan
John Cena
"Macho Man" Randy Savage
Rey Mysterio
Create A Superstar Entrance
(To unlock, win 10 matches in any game mode with said character)
Create A Superstar Finisher
(To unlock, use said finisher 10 times in any game mode)
Arenas
(To unlock, win 10 matches in any game mode with a created character)
SummerSlame Arena
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I really hope we can get a nice group going here as Piz and I have run across silly geese online that bail when you hit a finisher on them and eliminate them first in a 4 way elimination match. What bitchy geese.
Anyway, I would love to get a FED going of some sort. Have a king of the ring event, have an IC and World title scene, and monthly PPV! Ha. Ideas are encouraged to be shared.
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So I guess you can put me down as the first (only?) PS3 owner.
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I really hope there are people that are interested in this game. It is so much fun. It really does bring back those No Mercy memories.
If you find out how to chain grapples together as a Grappler, please let me know. I have seen it done, but have no clue how.
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Bastards.
Steam: Chagrin LoL: Bonhomie
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I can't wait for the DLC to come out so I can play as Duhh-tay Rhodes!
I've got the demo, now I just need to sit down and play it
SOLDIER. But for those who want to add me, please state in the message you're from PA. I continue to get spam invites every single day without fail and with no way to get rid of it.
Also, to keep the thread interesting (and because I request it), I insist we post hilarious wrestling-related videos.
My contribution:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yc9FXJT8HE
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I just spit up my Cheerios all over my screen
The game is pretty awesome and addicting once you get the hang of it. I honestly can't wait for the Million Dollar Man, since EVERYBODY HAS A PRICE HAHAHAHAHAHAHA *coughhackcough*.
Here is my contribution:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwzjPb36p6M
I'll add a Big Poppa Pump math lesson to the video mix.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EarU--5cYOE
I know that the guys who did this did the TNA IMPACT! game, so question: Are there actual legit entrances for the wrestlers, or are they just shortened up to "they come out, pose at the ramp once, then the entrance is done" like in IMPACT!?
Steam
The best part of that whole clip is Good Ol' J.R. "Milk-o-mania is running wild!"
They are just like that. When you play online, there are no entrances.
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It is a must buy if the answer is yes
That's dumb.
Steam
would it still be fun if you don't know jack shit about wrestling?
The strategy guide for this isn't too bad, but it feels like they might have left some tutorial/training material out of the game itself in order to sell it. Fortunately someone at Shoryuken is doing good character write-ups (lots of other good info there, too):
http://shoryuken.com/f2/official-wwe-all-stars-thread-strats-chat-player-lists-270148/
Put me down for Smackdown with PSN ID "NightStartMugen".
There's a demo on PS3 and 360. It's not the best introduction to the game since you can only play as Ultimate Warrior and Rey Mysterio, which only covers two of the classes you'll find in game. But try it out with a friend and I think you'll start to appreciate what the game is all about. There's also a demo strategy guide to help you out:
http://caws.ws/wweallstars/?p=477
To be honest, I don't care about entrances anymore.
And I think it could be fun for someone that just wants to beat up on people.
I just had my friend play this and after two matches he downloaded the Amazon.com app for his phone and bought the game. This was after him saying he was gonna wait until it was $40 and after he got Mortal Kombat and Portal.
And yea, definitely use caws.ws for their created wrestlers. I created my own original wrestler. I do want to make Psycho Sid though.
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It's definitely an improvement over Smackdown vs. Raw, and I really like the accessibility of the moves and the zany, over-the-top nature of the game, but control still feels way too sluggish.
The last wrestling games I enjoyed were SmackDown 1 and 2 on the PS1. I loved all the controls felt really responsive and it never felt like the characters were moving through molasses, then they made the switch to PS2 and everything went to hell.
Also the demo has Ultimate Warrior, who has always been lame beyond fucking belief, and Rey Mysterio Jr., who I haven't seen since his WCW days. I'm surprised they didn't throw someone more iconic in the demo, like Macho Man.
EDIT: Also my definite favorite thing about this is the match ending as soon as you do your finisher. I may end up buying it when it's budget-priced just to play some Sweet Chin Music
Guys, if you get the game and make your own Superstar, tell me their name (just one...your main guy) and your name for their finisher. I will put it in the OP or whatever.
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The thought of beating the shit out of the Ultimate Warrior is highly appealing to me, as in real life he is probably one of the biggest douchebags I've ever seen on this planet
A couple of things to make the game fun.
1.) Run at Warrior and tap strong attack (Y) when you get near him. You should jump off his chest to the turnbuckle.
2.) Run at the ropes and hit a face button (before bouncing off them) and you will springboard off the ropes and do a move.
I think that is mainly it for acrobats. You can also dive out of the ring with run + strong grapple and stand and dive out with hitting weak grapple next the ropes. Oh, and I think acrobats can jump back and attack into the ring with a weak grapple next to the apron.
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Funny thing about the demo is how they play music for wrestlers who aren't even in said demo. I was expecting Big Show and CM Punk in there...
I was hoping to get a copy of this for review, but I get the feeling THQ isn't going to send me one. As a result, no idea when I'm getting this.
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Right now I'm getting the hang of countering grabs. Seems if you push L1 too soon or too late, it won't work. Has to be right on the money.
Also, does anyone else think Ultimate Warrior looks like a shaven Blanka?
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Shit...I might just have to buy this after all.
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Sadly, not very. You can customize your appearance a fair bit but the actually wrestling moves are very limited. You get to choose an existing wrestler's moveset and then you can choose a finisher (as long as you unlocked it). That is it. That is really the only disappointment I have with this game so far.
All credit for this list goes to Sam8madness at the Caws.ws forums.
QG= quick grab
SS= Strong Strike
SG= Strong Grab
ANDRE THE GIANT
scoop slam toss: QS+QG
jumping head scissors: Away+SS+SG
Step on chest: SS+SG
Coner butt slam: QS+WG or SS+SG opponent must be slumped in corner
Finisher: Lifting Head Butt
BIG SHOW
cobra clutch backbreaker: QS+QG
Show Stopper: away +QS+QG
reverse powerbomb: SS+SG
chest slap: away+SS+SG
Finisher: KO Punch
BRET HART
spike piledriver: QS+QG
running bulldog: SS+SG
snap mare to sleeper: away+QS+QG
back body drop: away+SS+SG
finisher: Sharpshooter
CM PUNK
straight edge clothesline: QS+QG
Punch kick combo:SS+SG
punch knee bulldog: QS+QG opponent must be in a slumped state in corner
step up enziguri: away+SS+SG
finisher: GO TO SLEEP
DREW McINTYRE
mounted punches and head butt: QS+QG
scot drop: SS+SG
inverted alabama slam: away+QS+QG
tilt a whirl: away+SS+SG
Finisher: future shock
EDDIE GUERRERO
three amigos: QS+QG
mexican head scissors: SS+SG
Gory Special: away+QS+QG
Lasso from el paso: away+SS+SG
finisher: Frog splash
EDGE
edgecution: QS+QG
edge-o-matic: SS+SG
spinning wheel kick: Away+QS+QG
electric chair face buster: away+SS+SG
finisher: Spear
HULK HOGAN
scoop powerslam: QS+QG
backbreaker: SS+SG
atomic knee drop: away+QS+QG
jumping leg drop: running+SS+SG opponent on ground
finisher: Jumping leg drop, yep hogan has his finisher as a sig....
JACK SWAGGER
double leg takedown: QS+QG
side belly to belly slam: SS+SG
corner slingshot splash: away+QS+QG
oklahoma stampede: away+SS+SG
Finisher : Ankle lock
JAKE ROBERTS
short arm clothesline: QS+QG
inverted atomic drop: SS+SG
gut wrench gut buster: away+QS+QG
knee lift: away+SS+SG
Finisher: DDT
JIMMY SUPERFLY SNUKA
punch uppercut backchop combo: QS+QG
headlock punch: SS+SG
jumping snuka headbutt: away +QS+QG
diving cross body: QS+QG from top turnbuckle
Finisher: Superfly Splash
JOHN CENA
side slam: QS+QG
Delayed suplex: SS+SG
5 knuckle shuffle: QS+QG near the head of grounded opponent
air leg drop: QS+QG or SS+SG from top turnbuckle
STF: SS+SG at the feet of a downed opponent.
Finisher: AA
JOHN MORRISON
moonlight drive: QS+QG
capoeira kick: away+SS+SG
tornado DDT: SS+SG
rope spring roundhouse kick: running+QS+QG must be near ropes
finisher: Starship Pain
KANE
falling powerbomb: QS+QG
gorilla press powerslam: away+SS+SG
tombstone: SS+SG
Diving Clothesline: QS+QG or SS+SG from top turnbuckle
finisher: Chokeslam
KOFI KINGSTON:
trouble in paradise: QS+QG or SS+SG
Diving cross body: QS+QG from top turnbuckle
koronco buster: QS+QG opponent must be in corner
boom drop: SS+SG near head of grounded opponent
FINISHER: SOS
THE MIZ
shoulder jawbreaker: QS+QG
reality check: SS+SG
rope neck snap: away+QS+QG
leaping corner clothesline: SS+SG opponent must be in corner
Finisher: Skull crushing finale
MR PERFECT
double snap mare: QS+QG
missle drop kick: QS+QG from top turnbuckle
groin leg drop: away+QS+QG
spinning toe hold: SS+SG
finisher: perfect plex
RANDY ORTON
running punt: QS+QG
orton stomp: SS+SG
inverted headlock backbreaker: away+QS+QG
rope hung ddt: away+SS+SG
finisher: RKO
MACHO MAN
atomic drop: QS+QG or SS+SG
jumping knee drop: running+QS+QG
double axe handle: QS+QG from top turnbuckle
running sitout lariat: running+SS+SG
finisher: Flying elbow drop
REY MYSTERIO
mysterio rana: QS+QG
angel splash miss: QS+QG from top turnbuckle
wheel barrow bulldog: SS+SG
seated senton: SS+SG from top turnbuckle
finisher: 619
RICKY STEAMBOAT
arm drag toss: QS+QG
atomic electric chair: SS+SG
spin chop: QS+QG or SS+SG opponent must be knocked down
wrest lock lift slam: away+SS+SG
finisher: top rope karate chop
THE ROCK
back slam: QS+QG
spinebuster: away+QS+QG
peoples elbow: QS+QG opponent must be knocked down
swingin neckbreaker: SS+SG
Belly 2 belly suplex: away+SS+SG
yep, he's got 5
Finisher: ROCK BOTTOM
RODDY PIPER
airplane spin: QS+QG
haymaker: SS+SG
atomic drop kick: away+QS+QG
punch flurry: away+SS+SG
finisher: Sleeper hold
SHAWN MICHAELS
teardrop suplex: QS+SS or QS+QG
figure four: SS+SG
Front flip elbow: QS+QG or SS+SG from top turnbuckle
Flying forearm kip up: running+SS+SG or running+QS+QG
Sweet Chin Music: QS, QS, QS, QS+QG
finisher: sweet chin music
SGT SLAUGHTER
inverted suplex slam: QS+QG
Gutbuster: SS+SG
punch combo: away+QS+QG
slaughter cannon: QS+QG or SS+SG from top turnbuckle
finisher: Cobra Clutch
SHEAMUS
double axe handle: QS+QG
fiery red hand: away+SS+SG
irish curse: SS+SG
pump kick: running+QS+QG or running+SS+SG
finisher: High cross
STONE COLD
inverted suplex slam: QS+QG
mudhole stomp: QS+QG or SS+SG opponent must be slumped in corner
stun gun: SS+SG
lou thesz press: running+QS+QG or running+SS+SG
finisher: Stone cold stunner
TRIPLE H
spinning spinebuster: QS+QG
Kneeling facebuster: running+SS+SG
falling neck breaker: SS+SG
jumping knee strike: running+QS+QG
Finisher: Pedigree
UNDERTAKER
chokeslam: QS+QG
last ride: SS+SG
old school QS+QG or SS+SG opponent must be slumped in corner
running lariat: running+QS+QG or running+SS+SG
finisher: Tombstone
ULTIMATE WARRIOR
choke lift toss: QS+QG or SS+SG
450 splash: SS+SG from top turnbuckle
360 double axe handle: QS+QG from top turnbuckle
Flying shoulder block: running+QS+QG or running +SS+SG
finisher: Gorilla Press Slam
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It's basically Smackdown with slower strikes, more opportunities to reverse grapples, with a lifebar added. The timing is reminiscent of Fire Pro Wrestling, but certain things give way too much frame advantage and the game isn't exactly balanced. Acrobats can do quite a lot of damage with grapples that give them free turnbuckle moves, but no one at the tournament could deal with Big Show and his stomps. Slam and heavy attack stomp. They'll either block and stagger or they'll fly in the air for a free air grapple into another stomp. That air grapple takes one half of a lifebar in damage. It's pretty ridiculous.
Create a Wrestler isn't too in-depth move wise. You pick a pre-set moveset that is a copy of one of the regular wrestlers, and you can pick a finisher. You have to unlock finishers for CaW by using the finisher 10 times in any mode. There are quite a lot of sliders for face and body, so you can make a fat guy with a huge beard, but they'll still look muscular anyways. Clothing options seem pretty limited as well.
You can just leave the ring when someone is on the top rope. You can't get hit when you are in the "leaving the ring" animation. You can also time your reversal or run at them and strike while they are climbing/on the turnbuckle. Acrobats have to run at you and hit strong attack to even be able to jump off of you and go to the top rope.
And while Big show can be a pain, his strikes seem slow enough that you can get in a weak grapple or strike to cancel him out. If you get put on the floor for his bounce you up stomp, well, that is your own fault. Complaining that a Big Man is dishing out too much damage with his attacks is like saying Grapplers shouldn't be able to chain grapples together or Acrobats shouldn't be able to fly around the ring. It is just a little ridiculous since THAT IS WHAT THEY ARE MEANT TO DO.
As for CAW, yea, it isn't in-depth at all. I actually like that they didn't give much freedom with movesets besides picking one and a finisher. That cuts down on me being completely swamped in that mode (I ALWAYS spend more time creating than playing in other games, so this is a nice change of pace). The rest of the CAW stuff is good enough to make some original edits or real life wrestlers.
This game might seem like Smackdown, but it is more in the vain of No Mercy.
If you play with the right people (aka Penny Arcade), you will have a blast with this game. If you play randoms online, well, I expect you to bitch because they people are d-bags.
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Overall I couldn't stop laughing and enjoying myself while playing with some PA folks.
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Has anyone played the Tornado Tag match on Multiplayer? I was hoping it would be one person per wrestler, but I get the feeling it isn't. I wanted to make a Tag Team with CaW