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WWE Smackdown! Vs. RAW 2008

2007 16

Overall rating: 3 out of 5
from 2479 members

Wrestling, it's just a bunch of big men in pants brushing and touching each other isn't it? Er, and slamming each other into tables. Well, however hardcore and manly it is, it still commands a lot of respect worldwide - the WWE Smackdown series has seen great success since its debut on the PlayStation all those years ago, and although we're no longer treated to the likes of Kurt Angle and The Rock, many love to sit and watch the drama unfold on the canvas and play the latest games. There are closer ties with the WWE corporation itself for the game this time around, with writers for the TV shows creating various scripts for the game and wrestling stars getting involved with motion capture and representation of their personalities on screen. There is the introduction of 'fighting styles' too - a list of eight personalities and attributes, one of which is given to each wrestler to feel different from each other. Before there wasn't much call between playing as Rey Mysterio or Big Show - now the two feel like worlds apart. Wrestlers designated as 'High Flyers' have a lot of speed and agility, allowing for your character to roll out of tight situations, use the ropes more effectively and to set a 'pin trap' which will reverse any pin made by your opponent. On the other hand, a 'Powerhouse' style will always rely on strength - if a wrestler's arms aren't damaged, they can always break out of a pin, allowing for some strategic play against different fighting styles. 'Powerhouses' also have a Rampage meter, which allows the fighter to become invincible and deal extra damage when full. Oiled up men, tiny pants and oodles of body slamming. What's not to love?

WWE Smackdown! Vs. RAW 2008 details

Formats:	16 PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PSP, PS2
Players:	1-4
Genres:	Fighting, Sport
Developers:	YUKE'S
Rental release:	09 Nov 2007

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ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE ???

By commercialdon (4 reviews) from Pontypridd , 05 Dec 2007

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As a bit of a wrestling fan , I couldn't wait to get my hands on this game as I've never played a wrestling game before and I thought it was great . Extremely easy to get into so no mad button bashing with very little payoff, the control method is quite simple and at times too easy as you do moves you didn't know you could :-)

All the big names are here and the main event option will keep you playing so that you can unlock more characters and stadiums to wrestle in , the difficulty setting is good so that it keeps you interested so it's not always to easy. Only annoying thing for me was the loading screens between every match and winning celebration and the commentary was not varied enough but that can be turned off. All in all a good game and plenty of entertainment worth a rental , I've just bought myself a copy :-D
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smackdown vrs raw

By ashey (3 reviews) from Wigan , 17 Sep 2008

found it a little hard to control the wrestlers on the wii myn 8 year old could't get the hang of it
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Crap...

By 3lliot (1 review) from Rochford , 28 Jul 2008

Absolutely hopeless, would not recommend this game to anyone for the Wii because it is mind-numbingly repetetive and there is no GM mode? All in all, I thought this was total sh;t, PLEASE DON'T RENT THIS, YOU ARE WASTING YOUR TIME AND MONEY.
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better on other consoles

By klakky2 (35 reviews) from Barnsley, south yorkshire , 23 Jul 2008

the moves are repetitive, not a good game for wii, better on xbox or ps
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'WWE Smackdown! Vs. RAW 2008'

By a customer from Blyth , 09 Jul 2008

my son liked this game easy to use controls
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wwe smackdownvraw

By cooler (2 reviews) from Chelmsford , 06 Jun 2008

THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS Show review anywayHide

i think it is really good 619 good brillant graphics and cool music
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