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{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
|title=WWE Day of Reckoning
| title = WWE Day of Reckoning
|image=Day of Reckoning.jpg
| image = Day of Reckoning.jpg
| alt = North American box art
| caption = North American cover art featuring [[Trish Stratus]], [[Triple H]] and [[Randy Orton]]
| developer = [[Yuke's]]
|caption=North American cover art featuring [[Trish Stratus]], [[Triple H]] and [[Randy Orton]]
|developer=[[Yuke's]]
| publisher = {{vgrelease|WW|[[THQ]]|JP|Yuke's}}
|publisher=[[THQ]]
| platforms = [[GameCube]]
|released={{vgrelease|NA|August 30, 2004|PAL|September 17, 2004}}{{vgrelease|JP|January 13, 2005}}
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|30 August 2004|EU|17 September 2004|JP|13 January 2005}}
|genre=[[Fighting game|Wrestling]]
| genre = [[Sports game|Sports]] ([[Fighting game|Fighting]])
|modes=[[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
|platforms=[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]]
}}
}}

'''''WWE Day of Reckoning''''' is a [[professional wrestling]] [[video game]] released for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] [[video game console|console]] in 2004. The game is based on [[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]] and many of the wrestlers who were on the WWE roster at the time of release were included as [[player character]]s. The game also features the option to [[Character creation|create wrestlers]].
'''''WWE Day of Reckoning''''' is a [[professional wrestling]] [[video game]] released for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] [[video game console|console]] in 2004. The game is based on [[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]] and many of the wrestlers who were on the WWE roster at the time of release were included as [[player character]]s. The game also features the option to [[Character creation|create wrestlers]].


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== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
The game features a control system similar to that of [[Syn Sophia|AKI]]'s [[Nintendo 64]] wrestling games with weak/strong [[grappling]] attacks and [[strike (attack)|strikes]]. Players are also able to counter their opponents' attacks with a timed button press. One of the game's unique features is the "Momentum Shift" move - a desperation attack that gives a character an instant advantage during the match.<ref name="GameSpot">{{cite web |last=Navarro |first=Alex |date=August 30, 2004 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/wwe-day-of-reckoning-review/1900-6106087/ |title=WWE Day of Reckoning Review |publisher=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=March 7, 2015}}</ref> The game's Exhibition mode allows players to wrestle in various match types including [[Hell in the Cell]] and Iron Man matches.<ref name="IGN">{{cite web |last=Casamassina |first=Matt |date=August 27, 2004 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/08/27/wwe-day-of-reckoning |title=WWE Day of Reckoning |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=March 7, 2015}}</ref> The game's Story Mode allows players to take a created wrestler from WWE developmental to [[main event]] status by wrestling achieving various goals during matches.<ref name="GameSpot" />
The game features a control system similar to that of [[Syn Sophia|AKI]]'s [[Nintendo 64]] wrestling games with weak/strong [[grappling]] attacks and [[strike (attack)|strikes]]. Players are also able to counter their opponents' attacks with a timed button press. One of the game's unique features is the "Momentum Shift" move - a desperation attack that gives a character an instant advantage during the match.<ref name="GameSpot">{{cite web |last=Navarro |first=Alex |date=30 August 2004 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/wwe-day-of-reckoning-review/1900-6106087/ |title=WWE Day of Reckoning Review |publisher=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=7 March 2015}}</ref> The game's Exhibition mode allows players to wrestle in various match types including [[Hell in the Cell]] and Iron Man matches.<ref name="IGN">{{cite web |last=Casamassina |first=Matt |date=27 August 2004 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/08/27/wwe-day-of-reckoning |title=WWE Day of Reckoning |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=7 March 2015}}</ref> The game's Story Mode allows players to take a created wrestler from WWE developmental to [[main event]] status by wrestling achieving various goals during matches.<ref name="GameSpot" />


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
{{Video game reviews
| MC = 79/100<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/gamecube/wwe-day-of-reckoning |title=WWE Day of Reckoning for GameCube Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=March 7, 2015}}</ref>
| MC = 79/100<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/gamecube/wwe-day-of-reckoning |title=WWE Day of Reckoning for GameCube Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=7 March 2015}}</ref>
| EGM = 5.67/10<ref>{{cite journal |author=EGM staff |title=WWE Day of Reckoning |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |issue=184 |date=November 2004 |page=151}}</ref>
| EGM = 5.67/10<ref>{{cite journal |author=EGM staff |title=WWE Day of Reckoning |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |issue=184 |date=November 2004 |page=151}}</ref>
| Fam = 29/40<ref name="Famitsu">{{cite web |url=http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30380 |title=Famitsu scores (GT4!) |publisher=[[NeoGAF]] |date=January 5, 2005 |accessdate=April 8, 2016}}</ref>
| Fam = 29/40<ref name="Famitsu">{{cite web |url=http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30380 |title=Famitsu scores (GT4!) |publisher=[[NeoGAF]] |date=5 January 2005 |accessdate=8 April 2016}}</ref>
| GI = 8.25/10<ref>{{cite journal |last=Zoss |first=Jeremy |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/E19438F5-E455-4F2F-AA4C-5A743740C964.htm |title=WWE: Day of Reckoning |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |issue=138 |date=October 2004 |page=137 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090428150905/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/E19438F5-E455-4F2F-AA4C-5A743740C964.htm |archivedate=April 28, 2009}}</ref>
| GI = 8.25/10<ref>{{cite journal |last=Zoss |first=Jeremy |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/E19438F5-E455-4F2F-AA4C-5A743740C964.htm |title=WWE: Day of Reckoning |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |issue=138 |date=October 2004 |page=137 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090428150905/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/E19438F5-E455-4F2F-AA4C-5A743740C964.htm |archivedate=28 April 2009}}</ref>
| GamePro = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref>{{cite journal |author=Manny LaMancha |url=http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/38289.shtml |title=WWE Day of Reckoning Review for GameCube on GamePro.com |magazine=[[GamePro]] |date=November 2004 |page=110 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050204153211/http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/38289.shtml |archivedate=February 4, 2005 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=March 7, 2015}}</ref>
| GamePro = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref>{{cite journal |author=Manny LaMancha |url=http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/38289.shtml |title=WWE Day of Reckoning Review for GameCube on GamePro.com |magazine=[[GamePro]] |date=November 2004 |page=110 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050204153211/http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/38289.shtml |archivedate=4 February 2005 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=7 March 2015}}</ref>
| GameRev = B<ref>{{cite web |last=Reilly |first=Mike |date=September 20, 2004 |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/wwe-day-of-reckoning |title=WWE Day of Reckoning Review |publisher=[[Game Revolution]] |accessdate=March 7, 2015}}</ref>
| GameRev = B<ref>{{cite web |last=Reilly |first=Mike |date=20 September 2004 |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/wwe-day-of-reckoning |title=WWE Day of Reckoning Review |publisher=[[Game Revolution]] |accessdate=7 March 2015}}</ref>
| GSpot = 8.2/10<ref name="GameSpot" />
| GSpot = 8.2/10<ref name="GameSpot" />
| GSpy = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Leeper |first=Justin |date=September 2, 2004 |url=http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/wwe-day-of-reckoning/544134p1.html |title=GameSpy: WWE Day of Reckoning |publisher=[[GameSpy]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051202025804/http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/wwe-day-of-reckoning/544134p1.html |archivedate=December 2, 2005 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=March 7, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpy = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Leeper |first=Justin |date=2 September 2004 |url=http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/wwe-day-of-reckoning/544134p1.html |title=GameSpy: WWE Day of Reckoning |publisher=[[GameSpy]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051202025804/http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/wwe-day-of-reckoning/544134p1.html |archivedate=2 December 2005 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=7 March 2015}}</ref>
| GameZone = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Bedigian |first=Louis |date=September 13, 2004 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/wwe_day_of_reckoning_gc_review |title=WWE Day of Reckoning - GC - Review |publisher=[[GameZone]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081101180759/http://gamecube.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r23700.htm |archivedate=November 1, 2008 |deadurl=no |accessdate=March 7, 2015}}</ref>
| GameZone = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Bedigian |first=Louis |date=13 September 2004 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/wwe_day_of_reckoning_gc_review |title=WWE Day of Reckoning - GC - Review |publisher=[[GameZone]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081101180759/http://gamecube.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r23700.htm |archivedate=1 November 2008 |deadurl=no |accessdate=7 March 2015}}</ref>
| IGN = 8.3/10<ref name="IGN" />
| IGN = 8.3/10<ref name="IGN" />
| NP = 4/5<ref>{{cite journal |title=WWE Day of Reckoning |magazine=[[Nintendo Power]] |volume=185 |date=November 2004 |page=130}}</ref>
| NP = 4/5<ref>{{cite journal |title=WWE Day of Reckoning |magazine=[[Nintendo Power]] |volume=185 |date=November 2004 |page=130}}</ref>
| XPlay = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Villoria |first=Gerald |date=October 18, 2004 |url=http://www.g4tv.com/articles/50016/wwe-day-of-reckoning-review/ |title=WWE Day of Reckoning Review |publisher=''[[X-Play]]'' |accessdate=March 7, 2015}}</ref>
| XPlay = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Villoria |first=Gerald |date=18 October 2004 |url=http://www.g4tv.com/articles/50016/wwe-day-of-reckoning-review/ |title=WWE Day of Reckoning Review |publisher=''[[X-Play]]'' |accessdate=7 March 2015}}</ref>
| rev1 = ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]''
| rev1 = ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]''
| rev1Score = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Steinberg |first=Scott |date=August 31, 2004 |url=http://www.maximonline.com/entertainment/reviews/review_games_8234.html |title=WWE Day of Reckoning |publisher=''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]'' |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040828082918/http://www.maximonline.com/entertainment/reviews/review_games_8234.html |archivedate=August 28, 2004 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=March 7, 2015}}</ref>
| rev1Score = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Steinberg |first=Scott |date=31 August 2004 |url=http://www.maximonline.com/entertainment/reviews/review_games_8234.html |title=WWE Day of Reckoning |publisher=''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]'' |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040828082918/http://www.maximonline.com/entertainment/reviews/review_games_8234.html |archivedate=28 August 2004 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=7 March 2015}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[The New York Times]]''
| rev2 = ''[[The New York Times]]''
| rev2Score = (average)<ref>{{cite news |last=Herold |first=Charles |date=September 30, 2004 |url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9406E4DF1538F933A0575AC0A9629C8B63 |title=GAME THEORY; The Art of the Takedown, by Car, Fist or Robot |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |accessdate=March 7, 2015}}</ref>
| rev2Score = (average)<ref>{{cite news |last=Herold |first=Charles |date=30 September 2004 |url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9406E4DF1538F933A0575AC0A9629C8B63 |title=GAME THEORY; The Art of the Takedown, by Car, Fist or Robot |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |accessdate=7 March 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}
[[GameSpot]]'s Alex Navarro lauded the game for its improved story mode and graphics, compared to the WWE's previous GameCube game ''[[WWE WrestleMania XIX]]'', as did [[IGN]]'s Matt Casamassina. However, both sites found fault with the game's limited selection of wrestlers.<ref name="GameSpot" /><ref name="IGN" /> The game itself received "favorable" reviews according to video game [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name="Metacritic" /> In Japan, ''[[Famitsu]]'' gave it a score of one eight, one seven, one eight, and one six, for a total of 29 out of 40.<ref name="Famitsu" />
[[GameSpot]]'s Alex Navarro lauded the game for its improved story mode and graphics, compared to the WWE's previous GameCube game ''[[WWE WrestleMania XIX]]'', as did [[IGN]]'s Matt Casamassina. However, both sites found fault with the game's limited selection of wrestlers.<ref name="GameSpot" /><ref name="IGN" /> The game itself received "favorable" reviews according to video game [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name="Metacritic" /> In Japan, ''[[Famitsu]]'' gave it a score of one eight, one seven, one eight, and one six, for a total of 29 out of 40.<ref name="Famitsu" />
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WWE Day of Reckoning
North American cover art featuring Trish Stratus, Triple H and Randy Orton
Developer(s)Yuke's
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)GameCube
Release
  • NA: 30 August 2004
  • EU: 17 September 2004
  • JP: 13 January 2005
Genre(s)Sports (Fighting)
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

WWE Day of Reckoning is a professional wrestling video game released for the Nintendo GameCube console in 2004. The game is based on World Wrestling Entertainment and many of the wrestlers who were on the WWE roster at the time of release were included as player characters. The game also features the option to create wrestlers.

The game's single player mode involves the player guiding a created wrestler through the ranks as a rookie and into main event stardom on either of WWE's brands RAW or SmackDown!.

The game was followed by a sequel released in 2005, WWE Day of Reckoning 2.

Gameplay

The game features a control system similar to that of AKI's Nintendo 64 wrestling games with weak/strong grappling attacks and strikes. Players are also able to counter their opponents' attacks with a timed button press. One of the game's unique features is the "Momentum Shift" move - a desperation attack that gives a character an instant advantage during the match.[1] The game's Exhibition mode allows players to wrestle in various match types including Hell in the Cell and Iron Man matches.[2] The game's Story Mode allows players to take a created wrestler from WWE developmental to main event status by wrestling achieving various goals during matches.[1]

Plot

The player assumes the role of a new, WWE developmental superstar that he or she creates. First, the created superstar starts off as a new wrestler signed to a WWE contract attempting to work his way up to the main roster. After this series of matches and cut-scenes, the superstar is allowed to perform on Sunday Night Heat, before he finally is allowed to join the main roster. There are two different brands to choose from, each with their own distinct roster of wrestlers - (Raw or SmackDown!). As an effect, this will also choose which stable they will join. Choosing Raw results in joining Triple H's Evolution. Choosing SmackDown! results in joining the Undertaker's New Ministry.

The superstar goes on and works his way up the "rungs of the ladder" in a series of matches, ultimately resulting in the acquisition of the show's World Championship. If the player has chosen Raw, the World Heavyweight Championship will be awarded. If SmackDown! was chosen, the WWE Championship will be awarded.

As the story progresses, Triple H or The Undertaker starts kicking people off the team as they fail him or (as in the case of the created superstar) become a threat to his championship. The final battle is an Iron Man match at WrestleMania XX for the championship.

The story is continued in the sequel, WWE Day of Reckoning 2, though under the assumption that the superstar chose Raw.

Reception

GameSpot's Alex Navarro lauded the game for its improved story mode and graphics, compared to the WWE's previous GameCube game WWE WrestleMania XIX, as did IGN's Matt Casamassina. However, both sites found fault with the game's limited selection of wrestlers.[1][2] The game itself received "favorable" reviews according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[3] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one eight, one seven, one eight, and one six, for a total of 29 out of 40.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Navarro, Alex (30 August 2004). "WWE Day of Reckoning Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Casamassina, Matt (27 August 2004). "WWE Day of Reckoning". IGN. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  3. ^ a b "WWE Day of Reckoning for GameCube Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  4. ^ EGM staff (November 2004). "WWE Day of Reckoning". Electronic Gaming Monthly (184): 151.
  5. ^ a b "Famitsu scores (GT4!)". NeoGAF. 5 January 2005. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  6. ^ Zoss, Jeremy (October 2004). "WWE: Day of Reckoning". Game Informer (138): 137. Archived from the original on 28 April 2009.
  7. ^ Manny LaMancha (November 2004). "WWE Day of Reckoning Review for GameCube on GamePro.com". GamePro: 110. Archived from the original on 4 February 2005. Retrieved 7 March 2015. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Reilly, Mike (20 September 2004). "WWE Day of Reckoning Review". Game Revolution. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  9. ^ Leeper, Justin (2 September 2004). "GameSpy: WWE Day of Reckoning". GameSpy. Archived from the original on 2 December 2005. Retrieved 7 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Bedigian, Louis (13 September 2004). "WWE Day of Reckoning - GC - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on 1 November 2008. Retrieved 7 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "WWE Day of Reckoning". Nintendo Power. 185: 130. November 2004.
  12. ^ Villoria, Gerald (18 October 2004). "WWE Day of Reckoning Review". X-Play. Retrieved 7 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ Steinberg, Scott (31 August 2004). "WWE Day of Reckoning". Maxim. Archived from the original on 28 August 2004. Retrieved 7 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ Herold, Charles (30 September 2004). "GAME THEORY; The Art of the Takedown, by Car, Fist or Robot". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 March 2015.

External links

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