WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2007
  • Also On: DS, PSP, Wii
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Metascore
74 out of 100

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6.9 out of 10

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  • Summary: WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 lets players take the fight into their own hands with the debut of Superstar Fighting Styles. The game features eight unique styles, each having its own strategy and exclusive attributes. A brand new Struggle Submission System gives players intuitive and natural control over their WWE Superstars by using the game's popular analog controls. Realism and strategy are at the forefront, as players now control the amount of pressure they apply to their opponents. In addition, WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 features a significant Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) presence, including a variety of Superstars, arenas and weapons. The game is also packed with significant updates requested by fans, including new rosters, more environmental hotspots, a combined Season and General Manager Mode experience, improved out-of-ring action, enhanced online community support and much more. [THQ]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. PSM Magazine
    90
    From the spiffy graphics to the more right analog stick-centric controls to the robust Create-A-Superstar to the new WWE 24/7 career mode, this is SmackDown as its finest. [Dec 2007, p.72]
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    81
    This year’s WWE’s wrestling game doesn’t bring any big changes to the gameplay but offers a deeper career mode with injuries, exercises and all kind of events. Now it’s also possible to play as a manager. The game is too repetitive in career mode, but very enjoyable when played with friends. [Nov 2007; single player score = 78; mutliplayer score = 84]
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  3. GameTrailers
    74
    The inclusion of superstar fighting styles and the struggle submission system is a step in the right direction, but it’s still difficult to recommend Smackdown vs Raw 2008 for a purchase to anyone but the most ardent fan.
  4. Extreme Gamer
    74
    WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 pushes the series marginally forward with a focus on creating a more personal touch with the unique fighting styles and updated visuals. This doesn’t mean Yuke's is out of the clear, the really buggered up the merger of the 24/7 and GM modes in this edition which causes the season mode to feel out of synch and unfocused.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 4 out of 10
  1. chriselzinga
    10
    good game loved the 1007 verson
  2. WillRaiment
    8
    Good game, i like it. Looks great, plays quite smoothly, but a few bugs in my opinion. Loading times are awful, the characters move a little too slowly for me, there are several characters that I don't recognise (and i watch it all the time) and the crowd are abit quiet, which sort of makes it a little boring at times. Good though!… Expand
  3. BryanM
    7
    its better then the new one which suxs! I like the GM mode but thats not in the new one! I would gladly give that pice of junk 09 version for the 08 version and I just rented the 09 version thank the lord I did not buy it!… Collapse
  4. DanielFriday
    4
    Another poor next gen game, major step back on WWE games, poor graphics, dredful game play unlike ps2 titles, the grapple system dosnt work. just a poor thoughtless rip off to all game fans and WWE fans alike… Expand

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