WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role PS1 box art

PlayStation · Sports

WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreSports
DeveloperYuke's
PublisherTHQ
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesWWE 2K
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 11

Developed by Yuke's and published by THQ, WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as a sports game.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

It is part of the WWE 2K series; on the PS1 you can also try WWE '12 and WWF SmackDown!. The series also appears on other systems with WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 (DS) and WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 (DS). Yuke's also made Sōkaigi for the PS1.

WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role cheats & codes

19 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Max Reverse Joker CommandD011FAD2 ????
Match Options Unlocked80093886 FFFF
Top Left Infinite Specials800BA5A0 0005
Top Right Infinite Specials800C69A0 0005
Bottom Left Infinite Specials800D2DA0 0005
Bottom Right Infinite Specials800DF1A0 0005

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WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role walkthroughs & guides

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WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role FAQ

When did WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role come out on the PS1?

WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role?

It was developed by Yuke's and published by THQ.

Is WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role multiplayer?

Yes. WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role supports up to 2 players.

How long does WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role take to play?

As a sports game, WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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