WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006

 PSP
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
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  1. Next Level Gaming
    91
    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.
  2. Computer and Video Games
    90
    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]
  3. Yahoo!
    90
    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.
  5. AceGamez
    90
    So feature rich and just so damn entertaining.
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  6. Gaming Illustrated
    90
    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.
  7. GameZone
    89
    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.
  8. Game Chronicles
    89
    The complete package. There is so much content here that you won’t believe you are playing it on the PSP.
  9. IGN
    87
    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).
  10. PGNx Media
    87
    A great wrestling game for the PSP. It includes a number of gameplay modes, solid gameplay, and a stellar presentation.
  11. GameSpot
    85
    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.
  12. Games Radar
    85
    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]
  13. Worth Playing
    85
    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.
  14. GamingTrend
    82
    The game is incredibly deep with a lot of different modes to keep you busy for a while with high production values.
  15. GameSpy
    80
    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.
  16. 1UP
    80
    What we have here is about as close to a perfect-port of such a massive title that we're going to get.
  17. Eurogamer
    80
    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.
  18. Game Informer
    80
    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]
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  19. PSM Magazine
    80
    The game's biggest sin, however, is the sheer amount of loading there is. [Feb 2006, p.86]
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  20. Gaming Horizon
    80
    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.
  21. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    This is one of the best wrestling games created to date. [Mar 2006, p.93]
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  22. DarkStation
    80
    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.
  23. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    80
    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]
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  24. GamerNode
    80
    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.
  25. PALGN
    75
    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.
  26. Game Revolution
    75
    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.

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#11 Best PSP Game of 2005
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#29 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 51
  3. Negative: 5 out of 51
  1. Sukhveer
    Dec 19, 2022
    2
    Crappy gameplay! The only thing good about this game is the season mode. GM Mode is super boring.
  2. Mirayaanali1234
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
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  3. Damojis
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    In my opinion SvR 2006 is one of the best SvR games out of the whole series, just beaten out personally by '07. And this port for the PSP ofIn my opinion SvR 2006 is one of the best SvR games out of the whole series, just beaten out personally by '07. And this port for the PSP of this game is near perfect to it's PS2 counterpart. The graphics are almost on par and all the content found on the PS2 version is here. The gameplay is also very well kept in as well, and you'll have as much fun with this version of the game as you will on the PS2. The only thing taken out that's worth mentioning is the commentary during matches, which is replaces by the soundtrack. Not a very big deal, as the soundtrack is very good. Despite all these positives though, the atrocious load times almost ruin this port on the PSP. Every game type on this version has load times that go into the minute mark, and way past that most of the time. I don't think it's worth playing this game on an original PSP. I'd recommend playing this on either an emulator or on a modded PS Vita. The game on those platforms completely solve the loading problems and gives back all the praise the game deserves.

    TL;DR: very close port to an already good game, just not worth playing on an actual PSP.    … Full Review »
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