WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Nov 2, 2004
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80 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

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  • Summary: From the most successful wrestling game series of all-time comes the next phenom in sports entertainment ? WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW.Two worlds will collide as the most elite Superstars square off on the Playstation 2. WWE programming comes to life with Superstar Voice Over and commentary throughout the unparalleled season mode. An abundance of new gameplay mechanics provide full control over all aspects of the game including new stare-downs, chop battles, submission reversals, match tactics, and overhauled Royal Rumble controls. The Divas are hotter than ever with an enhanced bra and panties match and to polish off the robust roster, from the halls of immortality, come a handful of the most celebrated legends to ever lace up their boots. [THQ]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. TotalGames.net
    94
    The fact that Smackdown! Vs RAW manages to both encapsulate the essence of the WWE while also delivering a highly skill-based and technical beat-'em-up means that even those without a taste for wrestling will be able to enjoy at least most of what the game has to offer.
  2. Game Informer
    85
    The only thing missing is custom entrances for created characters. [Dec 2004, p.174]
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  3. Games Radar
    85
    Still the top wrestling game you can buy but it's not without its faults. The series is becoming dated. Here's hoping for a major make-over next year. [PSM2]
  4. Eurogamer
    70
    This isn't SmackDown! vs. Raw. It's last year's SmackDown! with a few mini-games, an updated (and therefore poorer) rota and embarrassingly duff online play.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. MitchellM.
    10
    this is one of the best wrestling games ever, but I think wwe smackdown vs raw 2006 will be the best.
  2. ChrisH.
    8
    Gr8 new version but is old compared to new updates on smackdown and raw with draft lottery etc. Good game worth the money. But after the season is over u have really completed the game eless u player on iternet etc. Good but also somehow disappointing.… Expand
  3. ScottyC.
    7
    Good game,but the overall improvement of this game sucks. Need better season mode and more wrestlers. Also, needs better match types.
  4. MauzK.
    0
    rubbish

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