TNAs 1st game (TNA Impact (PS3))

Member Name: balfury

Product:	TNA Impact (PS3)
Date:	27/01/09 (18 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Origionality

Disadvantages: many flaws

TNA IMPACT the game was supposed to be the answer to WWE's smackdown series and while it did not surpass its compeditor its still a very good game, plus smackdown has 10 titles under its belt where as this is TNAs first.

Graphically the game is very very good, all characters look like thier real life counterparts, althought whilst playing there is some issues with collision detection. The wrestlers move freely with over exagerated responses to being hit and moves being applied (much like TNA)

Gameplay wise its very smooth and fast paced, the commentary is good and adds atmosphere, my biggest gripe is the lack of moves, each wrestler has a very limited repotoir and most of them share moves over than finishers. There is only one weapon in the game... the chair (something I hope will be vastly improved in the next game) Its very easy for a match to turn and to end up loosing but in my eyes that makes it all the more fun.

The entrances are good though not complete, you only get the announcement part, the wrestler does not actually make it to the ring. Its all very realistic though. Its a shame they did not use belts for the champions as they enter as I really like this touch and was ectatic when WWE finally added it to thier games.

The story mode is origional and fairly substancial keeping you playing for a while though you can complete it in a day, it follows the life of a character you make 'Suicide' as you work your way up TNA. Some of the match scenaros are hard but i thoroughly enjoyed it.

Roster, Every current TNA talent at the time of making the game is in it, although alot of the good ones are locked at the start and have to be unlocked via story mode. Which is a bit annoying for people who want to play as thier favourite character straight away!

The online mode is OK, its noting amazing but if you fancy a fight against a real person then its there for you.

Overall the game is a real joy despie some flaws, TNA2 should take control of some of these flaws and provide a more suitabe compeditor to the Smackdown series.

Summary: a good enjoyable game