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How Metascores Are Calculated
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B-Boy
Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games. |
SmackDown vs. RAW 2006 delivers the deepest and most realistic wrestling experience ever. New high-resolution textures and motion-captured technology bring WWE programming to life like never before. The improved fighting system brings a new level of realism and tactical thinking to matches. Lace up your boots for the definitive wrestling experience. Features over 50 playable WWE Superstars. Robust Create-A-Superstar and Create-A-Championship modes. Full Season Mode and dozens of exhibitions. PS2 to PSP Connectivity. Transfer season mode and created characters between the two game systems. Exclusive PSP Features: Party Mode -- WWE mini-games with wireless multiplayer support. Exclusive PSP unlockables: up to 4 player multiplayer wireless gaming. [THQ]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 91
Next Level Gaming
You won't even believe how nearly identical the game is to it's PS2 counterpart. If ever there was the "perfect port", this is very close to what you'll get.
 90
Computer and Video Games
This is a cracking port of a cracking game with very few compromises. Find three mates to play against and it's better still. [PSW]
90
Yahoo! Games
The type of conversion we hoped to see on the handheld: There's virtually no degradation in quality, it's better than almost any console game in the genre, and it makes the platform look like gold.
90
AceGamez
So feature rich and just so damn entertaining.
90
Gaming Illustrated
It's arguably the best fighter/wrestling title out for any portable console, is the best ever in the long history of the title for PS2, and has a great gameplay experience that it's hard to imagine any wrestling fan not immediately falling in love with this game.
89
Game Chronicles
The complete package. There is so much content here that you won’t believe you are playing it on the PSP.
89
GameZone
Sure, the twitchy graphical glitches can catch your eye and yes the load times will feel like an eternity but with solid controls, an amazing variety of game modes and PSP-only extras, this one wins the championship title.
87
PGNx Media
A great wrestling game for the PSP. It includes a number of gameplay modes, solid gameplay, and a stellar presentation.
87
IGN
What impresses me most, though, is that other than the load times, all of the same goodies from the console version were ported to the PSP with few technical sacrifices (the loss of a second analog stick and two shoulder buttons didn't hurt the gameplay one bit).
85
GameSpot
The gameplay holds up tremendously well on the PSP platform, as does the presentation. But the lack of compelling, differing content makes it a tough sell to those who previously invested $50 in this year's game.
85
Worth Playing
If you're looking for an excellent wrestling experience and you don't want to be leashed to a television, Smackdown vs Raw 2006 has just obsolesced all your other options.
85
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
The new minigames are a bit rubbish, but there's basically no reason for PSP-owning WWE fans not to get this. Finally, PSP gets itself a decent fighting game. About time too. [PSM2]
82
GamingTrend
The game is incredibly deep with a lot of different modes to keep you busy for a while with high production values.
80
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
This is one of the best wrestling games created to date. [Mar 2006, p.93]
80
DarkStation
Wrestling finally comes to Sony's handheld, and it's just like playing the console version on its smaller screens. Tons of fun for those always on the go.
80
GamerNode
PSP needed a good beat-'em-up and this near perfect conversion of its big brother, Smackdown Vs. Raw 2006 PS2, is something of a joy to play.
80
Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
If you don't already own the PS2 gmae, this is a must-have. If you do, then it's not quite so essential, but a quality grappler nontheless. [Jan 2006, p.102]
80
GameSpy
It's so faithful to the PS2 version that it's almost terrifying. On second thought, the terror comes from the load times, which are abysmally long. Between that, the sync issues in multiplayer, and the mediocre Arcade Mode, keep this game from nearing perfection.
80
1UP
What we have here is about as close to a perfect-port of such a massive title that we're going to get.
80
Gaming Horizon
Offers a lot for players and if you like wrestling or enjoy the series, this is definitely a game to grapple with for a while.
80
PSM Magazine
The game's biggest sin, however, is the sheer amount of loading there is. [Feb 2006, p.86]
80
EuroGamer
This is a rare PSP game that's not a poor translation of a PS2 flop from four years ago, or a disappointingly crippled version for the handheld. It's a spot-on, virtually perfect miniature version of the PS2 smash.
80
Game Informer
My only real gripe about the game is the insane load times, which is more a fault of the PSP than the actual game. [Feb 2006, p.113]
75
PALGN
All the modes have carried over, most of the commentary has been removed and the wrestlers still look great. The loading is a huge disappointment though.
75
Game Revolution
A remarkably accurate and functional port, and as such, there's a ton of content and great gameplay here. It's so true to its predecessor, however, that it's tough to justify buying again if you already own the PS2 version.
73
Digital Entertainment News
The character models are close to the same level of detail as the PS2 version, but unfortunately, the PSP version suffers from a shakier framerate than PS2’s version.
70
Games Radar
All of this gameplay does come at a price: There are extremely long loading times to suffer through before each entrance video, before the actual match, and after the match is over.
70
3DAvenue
Wireless multiplayer is good and the interaction between PS2 and PSP is a good idea but the biggest problem, the loading time, is one that can't be ignored and is so bad some people may choose to switch off rather than wait. Fun, but not for short travels.
70
GamePro
While the PSP port plays almost exactly the same as the console version, it also suffers from minor graphical sloppiness, bipolar A.I., and extended load times, which are on par with many of the graphically heavy PSP titles.
67
Gaming Age
The gameplay and modes are identical to the PS2 version in every way I can think to evaluate them. The minigames are completely worthless, but they don’t really get in the way of the actual game so I’m going to pretend like they don’t exist and treat the game as if it was an exact PS2 port.
Liam L. gave it a6: John D. gave it an8: Dave A. gave it a9: Adam J. gave it a4: McBain Wolfcastle gave it a10: Roy G. gave it an8: Xavier R. gave it a10: |
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