WWE Day of Reckoning 2 for the Nintendo GameCube stands out as one of the most engaging and technical wrestling games of its time. To dominate the ring, it’s essential to master the Day of Reckoning 2 controls, from executing finishers to reversals, grapples, and special moves. This guide will break down every key control and provide tips to enhance your gameplay.
Key Controls for WWE Day of Reckoning 2
- Perform a Special Taunt: Press A + B Buttons when one or more Special Slots are filled to activate your finishers
- Perform a Finisher (Special Move): After activating a Special Taunt, press A + B Buttons again near your opponent
- Momentum Shift: When your spirit bar is in the "Danger" state, press A + B Buttons to perform a Momentum Shift and swap spirit levels with your opponent (Can be reversed with the L Trigger)
- Strikes: Press B Button
- Grapples: Press A Button
- Reversals:
- Strike Reversal: Press R Trigger
- Grapple Reversal: Press L Trigger
- Irish Whip: Press A + Y Buttons
- Run: Press Y Button + Directional Stick
- Pick Up Weapons: Press X Button near a weapon
- Tag Partner: Press Z Button
- Pin Opponent: Press Control Stick Down + A Button near a downed opponent
- Change Target: C Stick
- Taunt: Control Pad
FAQs about Day of Reckoning 2 Controls
- How do you perform a finisher in Day of Reckoning 2?
First, build up Special Slots. Then press A + B Buttons to activate a Special Taunt. Once activated, press A + B Buttons again to execute the finisher. - How does the Momentum Shift work?
Superstars have the ability to swing the crowd into their favor by performing a Momentum Shift. This move can only be used once per match, and when it does, it definitely gives you a huge advantage over your opponent. When a character's spirit bar reaches the "Danger" state, a tip will let you know that you are ready to use a Momentum Shift. By pressing the A and B buttons together, you can perform a move that will swap your low spirit for your opponent's, which can really turn around a match if your opponent's spirit is extremely high. However, like all moves in the game, this can be reversed by pressing the L trigger. - How do you pick up and use weapons?
Press X Button near a weapon to pick it up, then use B Button to attack with it. - What’s the best way to reverse moves?
Use the R Trigger for strike reversals and the L Trigger for grapple reversals. Timing is essential, press the trigger just before the move connects.
With this guide to the Day of Reckoning 2 controls, you’re ready to step into the ring and dominate the competition. Whether you’re reliving this classic or experiencing it for the first time, enjoy the thrilling action and technical depth this game has to offer!