Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This At Home
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😐 5.9/10
(Playstation 2 - PAL, Wrestling)
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Developed_By:
Paradox Development
Published_By:
Eidos
Released On:
01 Jan 2003
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Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This At Home is a wrestling game where the setting is not limited to a ring. The environment is used in creative ways to execute stunts, which can result in damage and blood. The game features an intense soundtrack and 30 pre-configured wrestlers, with the option to create your own.
The gameplay focuses on creating and customizing your wrestler, choosing from a variety of moves and outfits. You can also engage in matches against other players, using objects found in the environment to gain an advantage. The game's physics engine allows for realistic damage modeling, adding to the sense of intensity during matches.
eBay Product ID:
11008 (United Kingdom)
EAN-13:
5032921019149 (France)
EAN-13:
5032921019354 (Germany)
EAN-13:
5032921019705 (New Zealand)
EAN-13:
5032921020015 (United Kingdom)
ASIN:
B00009QI5S (United Kingdom)
Sony PN:
SLES-51986 (United Kingdom)
Sony PN:
SLES-51986-ANZ (Australia)
Sony PN:
SLES-51986-GER (Germany)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller, Digital Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is an over-the-top fighting game where players engage in brutal, no-holds-barred wrestling matches outside of a traditional ring. Players utilize environmental hazards and a variety of weapons to defeat opponents in chaotic, rule-breaking combat.
Story
BACKYARD WRESTLING
You've seen it on television. You've read about it in magazines and newspapers. Maybe you love it. Maybe you hate it. Maybe you follow wrestling closely, or maybe you just laugh at the people who do.
Perhaps though, at some point, somewhere, you even took part in it. Let's say you were messing around at a party, or just tearing it up at the park with some friends. Perhaps it escalated into a real fight, lost or won.
We're not saying that you did, but we can't say that you didn't. But what we can say is, that maybe it was the best time you ever had.
Cultural Impact
Graffiti, Punk Rock, Video Games, Hip Hop, Skateboarding, Wrestling, Comic Books, DJ-ing, and Heavy Metal have all at one time or another been dismissed as fads; some even still are. Shunned as foolish go-nowhere trends that would disappear by the next summer. And if not, the year after, for sure.
But with proven staying power, these art forms continue to re-define themselves, through the freestyle expressions of their champions, providing new generations with icons and a culture to call their own.
Gameplay
Enough talk already. Time to put your money where you mouth is. Crank up the volume, break out the weapons, and take the action out of the ring.
There are no ropes to hide behind, no time-outs, and no ref to save your ass. Step into environments full of hazards for you to use, and to be used against you, in matches by trained athletes and smack-talking bruisers that have one thing in common-they will do anything to win.
Rules, like bones, were made to be broken. BACKYARD WRESTLING is what your mother warned you about. She was right.
WARNING
PLEASE DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME.
How to Play
System Setup
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the MAIN POWER switch (on the back of the console) is turned on.
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Press the RESET button.
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When the power indicator lights up, press the open button to open the disc tray.
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Place the BACKYARD WRESTLING disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up.
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Press the open button again to close the disc tray.
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Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate.
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Follow onscreen instructions and refer to this manual for software information.
Players and Controllers
BACKYARD WRESTLING is a 1-2 Player game. Connect two DUALSHOCK®2 analog controllers to controller ports 1 and 2 before starting play.
Soundtrack
During the game, you can cycle through the soundtrack by pressing the L1 + L2 buttons.
Saving Games
BACKYARD WRESTLING uses an Autosave feature. To save your progress, insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1.
This game uses MEMORY CARD slot 1 only. Do not press the RESET button or remove the memory card while saving a game, or your game data could be lost or corrupted.
Reversal State
This state occurs for a split second during the opponent's attack. The player flashes briefly.
During this state, press the directional buttons or left analog stick and the X, □, or O button to reverse the opponent's attack. If you do this too early, you won't see the flash.
The following states can be reversed:
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Throws
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Slams
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Irish whips
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Ledge throws
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Attack strings
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Grabs off the ground
Pin State
This state occurs when the player is lying on the ground being held by the opponent. The only thing possible here is a pin reversal.
When your opponent is trying to pin you, you can try to kick out of it by using the controls below during the reversal window.
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ACTION - CONTROL Pin Reversal - directional buttons or left analog stick + X, □, or O button
Stunned State
This state occurs when the player is stunned. When you are stunned, no action is possible, except that you can still have the presence of mind to kick out of a pin attempt.
Stun Meter
Three stun meters appear on the game screen. Each meter is filled by different types of attacks.
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The small yellow meter is filled from melee attacks such as punches and kicks.
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The middle-size orange meter is filled by slams and attack throws.
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The large red meter is filled by jumps, Irish whips and some weapon attacks.
Each meter, when filled, causes the player to be stunned. Watch your opponent's meters to see which form of stun you are close to inflicting, and pick the correct attacks to fill the meter.
The length of the stun corresponds to the length of the meter. All damage inflicted during the stun is tallied up at the bottom of the screen. Try to get the highest total possible.
Stun Combos
Any of the three stuns can be linked together for a longer stun, allowing you to severely punish your opponent.
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Fill each meter to near full, but not completely full.
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Once this is done, start off the first stun with a punch or two.
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While your opponent is stunned, perform a slam. You'll notice the Slam stun meter (middle-size) flash, indicating that it is now also active.
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Now continue the combo by jumping off a table onto your stunned opponent. The Jump stun meter (large) will now be active as well.
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This should give you plenty of time to climb up to the top of a tall platform and leap onto your helpless victim...
Finishing Moves
If you have inflicted a lot of damage and your opponent is near to being knocked out, your meter starts glowing red. This means it's time to attempt a Finishing Move.
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Grab your opponent and hit the + buttons at the same time. Your player will perform an irreversible move that does a lot of damage.
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Now play it safe and go for the win.
Mind Games
Mess with your opponent's head by mixing up your attacks.
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For instance, attack with a kick and then immediately hit the grab button. Your opponent may be expecting another kick so this will throw him or her off and lessen the chance for a reversal.
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If your opponent is good at reversing slams, try using the same slam multiple times in a row. This will make him or her expect the reversal window at a certain time. Then switch it up and go for a slam with a different timing. Your opponent may get confused and miss the chance for a reversal!
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Every move has a weakness. Experiment with them all to discover a winning strategy.
Shaggy2Dope
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Size: SMALL
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Physique: POWER
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Attack Specialty: NORMAL
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Weapon Specialty: BOTTLES, BRICKS etc.
Main Menu
The Main Menu appears on the Title screen when you power on. Use the directional buttons or left analog stick to select a game mode. Press the START or X button to confirm.
Game Modes
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TALK SHOW MODE – Start a 1-Player game.
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EXHIBITION MODE – Play single battles against a friend or computer-controlled opponent.
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BONUS GAMES – Play special unlockable game modes suchs as Survival.
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Controls
directional buttons or left analog stick
Moves the player around. Climb an object (such as a ladder or crate) by pressing toward it.
Attack 1- button
Typically a punch. When performed near a victim lying down, results in a ground attack.
Attack 2 - X button
Typically a kick. When performed near a victim lying down, results in a ground attack.
☐ and X buttons repeatedly
Multiple attacks can be linked together if the first attack hits. Performed only against standing opponents.
+X buttons together or R2 button
Performs a powerful attack that results in a knockdown when it connects.
A button
Picks up a nearby weapon.
Grab button
Attempts to grab an opponent. When performed near the feet of a victim lying down, this becomes a foot grab.
R1 button
Tap the button to dash toward your opponent.
L1 button
Tap the button to attempt to pin a victim lying down.
directional buttons or left analog stick + button
A canned sequence of attacks, such as punches or kicks, performed on the victim. There are four types per character. Can be reversed by the victim.
directional buttons or left analog stick + X button
There are four slams per character. Slams differ from attack throws in that typically the victim is forcefully dropped onto the ground. Can be reversed by the victim.
directional buttons or left analog stick + O button
Throws the victim in the direction the player is facing. The victim will run a distance before falling or hitting an obstacle. Can be reversed by the victim.
+ buttons together
Only available when your opponent has taken extreme damage. When your meter starts glowing red, it's time to pull off this move. Think of it as the ultimate Finishing Move that can't be reversed!
or X button
Tosses the victim off the ledge. There are two different throw animations for each character; both have the same result.
button
Releases the victim.
☐ or X button
Does a dash attack. There are two types per character, differing in animation and range.
or button
There are two attacks per weapon, in addition to ground attacks targeted at victims lying down. Some weapons are thrown. Some weapons can be swung repeatedly for a combo.
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