# WWF SmackDown! - The Attitude Era Wrestling Revolution **Release Year:** 2000 (North America/Europe/Japan) **Platform:** PlayStation (PS1) **Meta Description:** **Tags:** Wrestling, Action, Single-Player, Multiplayer, Retro *WWF SmackDown!*, released on March 2, 2000, for the PS1 by THQ and Yuke’s, is the first entry in the *SmackDown!* series, based on the WWF’s *SmackDown!* TV show during the Attitude Era. Featuring 36 wrestlers (e.g., Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, Undertaker, Mankind, Kane, Chyna), it offers modes like Exhibition (Single, Tag Team, Royal Rumble, King of the Ring, Hardcore, Anywhere Fall), Season Mode (story-driven career), and Create-a-Wrestler. Using a streamlined grappling system (X for strikes, Circle for grapples, directional inputs for moves), it includes finishers (e.g., Austin’s Stone Cold Stunner), weapons (e.g., chairs, tables), and full entrances with CD-quality audio. It sold over 2 million copies and was praised for its fast-paced gameplay and accessibility (*GameSpot*: 8.8/10) but criticized for limited Create-a-Wrestler options and weak AI (*IGN*: 8.7/10). No official re-release exists, but it’s widely emulated. ## Why Play WWF SmackDown! (2000, PS1)? *WWF SmackDown!* delivers arcade-style wrestling with a robust roster and diverse modes. Season Mode offers a year-long career with branching storylines (e.g., rivalries, title pursuits), taking 2-3 hours per run, culminating in *WrestleMania*. Exhibition Mode includes Single (pinfall, submission, count-out, DQ), Tag Team (with partner switches), Royal Rumble (up to four players, over-the-rope eliminations), King of the Ring (tournament), Hardcore (no DQ, weapons), and Anywhere Fall (backstage areas like boiler room). Create-a-Wrestler allows basic customization (name, moves, attire), though limited compared to *WWF No Mercy*. The grappling system supports combos, finishers, and taunts, with weapons and environmental interactions (e.g., throwing opponents into barricades). Matches last 3-10 minutes, with four-player multiplayer boosting replayability. Its smooth 3D models, iconic entrance themes, and Attitude Era vibe shine, but small roster depth and basic graphics (compared to N64) show limitations. X posts praise its fast gameplay and nostalgia, often compared to *SmackDown! 2* for accessibility. ## Key Features - Play as 36 WWF superstars (e.g., Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, Undertaker, Mankind, Kane) - Modes: Exhibition (Single, Tag Team, Royal Rumble, King of the Ring, Hardcore, Anywhere Fall), Season Mode - Streamlined grappling system; finishers (e.g., Rock’s People’s Elbow), weapons (chairs, tables) - Create-a-Wrestler with basic customization (moves, attire, name) - Four-player multiplayer; full entrances with CD-quality audio - Experience authentic PS1 gameplay on our retro ROM platform ## Key Differences: WWF SmackDown! vs. Other WWF Games - **Compared to WWF No Mercy (2000, N64)**: *SmackDown!* has a smaller roster (36 vs. 60+), simpler Create-a-Wrestler, and faster, arcade-style gameplay; *No Mercy* offers deeper storylines, more modes (e.g., Ladder, Survival), and backstage areas but has compressed audio due to cartridge limits. - **Compared to WWF WrestleMania 2000 (1999, N64)**: *SmackDown!* has CD-quality music, smoother framerate, but fewer wrestlers (36 vs. 50+) and less customization; *WrestleMania 2000* has fuller Titantron entrances and a linear Road to WrestleMania mode vs. Season Mode. - **Compared to WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game (1995, SNES)**: *SmackDown!* is a wrestling sim with realistic moves, larger roster (36 vs. 6), and career mode; *Arcade Game* is a *Mortal Kombat*-style fighter with exaggerated moves (e.g., Doink’s buzzer). - **Compared to WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role (2000, PS1)**: *SmackDown!* has fewer wrestlers (36 vs. 50+), no Hell in a Cell or Create-a-Taunt, and simpler Season Mode; *SmackDown! 2* expands customization and modes but shares the same engine. - **Regional Notes**: Japan’s version identical, titled *Exciting Pro Wrestling*; no *Probotector*-style changes. ## Play WWF SmackDown! (2000, PS1) Online Step into the ring today! Play *WWF SmackDown!* (2000, PS1) instantly on our website, Classic Joy Games, with no downloads, using PS1 emulators. Alternatively, try it on sites like RetroGames.cc, EmulatorGames.net, or MyAbandonware.com. Physical PS1 copies cost $10-$30 (disc only) or $40-$100 (CIB) on eBay/Amazon; Greatest Hits editions are common. Ideal for Attitude Era and retro wrestling fans! Note: Use ePSXe or RetroArch (Beetle PSX) for emulation; expect crisp audio and fast load times. For strategy, use The Rock’s speed for quick combos or Kane’s power in Royal Rumble; in Season Mode, win Tag Team matches to unlock hidden wrestlers like Billy Gunn faster. Cheat: At the main menu, press Up, Triangle, Down, X, Left, Square, Right, Circle to unlock all hidden characters (e.g., Ivory, Prince Albert). Join players worldwide on Classic Joy Games. Start your Season Mode now and claim WWF stardom!