 The original WWF SmackDown ! was one of the most popular games for the PlayStation console in 2000 , selling over 975 @,@ 000 units for the PlayStation , and selling over one million copies in the United States . The game lost appeal due to the failing of a well @-@ established season mode that was deemed " disappointing . " The season mode was criticized for the lack of in @-@ depth storylines and the way superstars spoke in season mode , through " putrid lines " and " blocked text . " WWF SmackDown ! 2 : Know Your Role received a better reception than the first WWE SmackDown game , as IGN stated that season mode " actually works properly " , though the audio of the game was lacking as there was no commentary , and only generic music was included in the game . WWF SmackDown ! Just Bring It , according to IGN , did little to improve the season mode of the game , while GameSpot stated that the addition of audio commentary detracted from the playing experience . 
