Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood vs ECW Hardcore Revolution
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood pits you against friends in over‑the‑top fights using real‑world locations and a licensed roster of metal and rap tracks. Developed by Midway Studios Los Angeles and published by Eidos Interactive, the 2004 release brings split‑screen chaos to the PlayStation 2.
ECW Hardcore Revolution throws you into the chaotic universe of Extreme Championship Wrestling, featuring more than 40 iconic hardcore wrestlers such as Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Tommy Dreamer, and New Jack. The game captures the raw energy of ECW with authentic crowd chants, Joey Styles commentary, and brutal finishers that leave lasting scars. With over 20 game modes—including the signature 3‑Way Dance—and split‑screen multiplayer, players can unleash chair shots, weapon attacks, and high‑impact moves in both single‑player and competitive settings. The intense graphics and realistic blood effects deliver a visceral wrestling experience unlike any other.
- Entertaining split‑screen multiplayer
- Strong licensed music lineup
- Varied arenas with interactive hazards
- Robust character customization
- Extensive authentic ECW roster
- Variety of game modes including 3‑Way Dance
- Authentic commentary and crowd atmosphere
- Robust split‑screen multiplayer
- Critically panned for clunky controls
- Graphics dated even for its era
- Limited online functionality
- Graphics are dated by modern standards
- Limited platform availability
- AI opponents can be inconsistent
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The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataBackyard Wrestling 2 offers better multiplayer fun and customization but is critically panned, while ECW Hardcore Revolution provides a larger authentic roster and more game modes despite older graphics.
Key differences
- •Backyard Wrestling 2 has split‑screen multiplayer with strong music and character customization; ECW offers a larger authentic ECW roster and 20+ game modes.
- •Backyard Wrestling 2 received a critic score of 45/100, indicating poor reception; ECW's critic score is not specified.
- •Release dates differ: Backyard Wrestling 2 (2004) is newer than ECW Hardcore Revolution (2000).
- •Backyard Wrestling 2 lists a MSRP of $49.99; ECW's price is not specified.
- •Backyard Wrestling 2’s graphics are noted as dated even for its era; ECW also has dated graphics but no specific rating.
Gameplay & fun factor
Backyard Wrestling 2 emphasizes split‑screen brawls with interactive hazards, praised for multiplayer fun.
Platform availability
Backyard Wrestling 2 is confirmed for PS2; ECW’s platform list is not provided.
Price & value
Both are paid one‑time purchases; only Backyard Wrestling 2 lists $49.99, ECW price not specified.
Multiplayer / co‑op
Both support split‑screen multiplayer; each offers head‑to‑head play.
Content & replayability
ECW provides over 40 wrestlers and 20+ game modes, more variety than Backyard Wrestling 2’s limited modes.
Difficulty & accessibility
No specific difficulty or accessibility information is given for either game.
Graphics & performance
Both are described as having dated graphics; no quantitative performance data available.
Choose Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood if…
Buy if you prioritize split‑screen multiplayer fun and customization on PS2.
Choose ECW Hardcore Revolution if…
Buy if you want a larger authentic roster and many game modes despite older graphics.
Common questions
What is the price of each game?
Backyard Wrestling 2 lists an MSRP of $49.99; ECW Hardcore Revolution’s price is not specified.
Which game has more content?
ECW Hardcore Revolution offers over 40 wrestlers and more than 20 game modes; Backyard Wrestling 2 has fewer modes and a smaller roster.
How do the multiplayer options compare?
Both support split‑screen multiplayer for head‑to‑head play; neither mentions online multiplayer.