WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008

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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 naturalWWE 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
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. Games Master UK
    80
    A good start for Wii SmackDown - with a bit of tweaking, this could be a smash hit. [Dec 2007, p.45]
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  2. Nintendo Gamer
    76
    Ignore the fighting's mechanical edge and this is about as good a shot as wrestling has at reaching a wider audience. But wrestling fans, beware - this probably isn't for you. [Christmas 2007, p.60]
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Its too-simplistic controls and marred visuals really ruin any shot it had at being a great game for the Wii.
  4. NintendoWorldReport
    65
    Smackdown! Vs Raw 2008 is a good game with no frills. It follows the Wii’s motto of everyone can play, and multiplayer is just too much fun. But with this many features missing from the Wii version while all the other versions have so many different match types and wrestling styles, what were THQ thinking?
  5. Worth Playing
    60
    Overall, it is a defining step backwards in regards to the SvR franchise.
  6. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    58
    So basic and cut-down, THQ might as well have called it "My First SmackDown." [Christmas 2007, p.90]
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  7. Gaming Age
    25
    It had a chance, but the rushed nature of the product, the dismal production values, the lack of variety, and the odd privatization of gimmicks over fundamentals make the game a failure in pretty much every regard.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 3 out of 6
  1. hector_bcn98
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    Mi primer videojuego de wwe en tres dimensiones. Cuatro modos de combate: 1vs1, 2vs2, triple amenaza y hardcore. No necesitaba nada más paraMi primer videojuego de wwe en tres dimensiones. Cuatro modos de combate: 1vs1, 2vs2, triple amenaza y hardcore. No necesitaba nada más para dedicarle cientos de horas. Banda sonora de escándalo.… Expand
  2. SponkyCzar
    Apr 11, 2019
    8
    Despite this game having a lot of control flaws, it is actually quite a decent game to mess around with. just treat it as you would treat mostDespite this game having a lot of control flaws, it is actually quite a decent game to mess around with. just treat it as you would treat most other Wii games, more specifically: Wii sports resort swordplay, it is fun if the people you are playing with know how to properly play the game. My main issue with this is the missing GM mode. I was very disappointed at first encounter because GM mode was the main reason I bought the game. But after some time I grew to enjoy the game and lose track of time because I was just so interested in the game. So overall, I was somewhat upset about a few things but eventually, I really started to enjoy playing this and now it is regarded as one of my favourite games to pick up and play with a friend.… Expand
  4. KyleStrunk
    Aug 14, 2008
    5
    For the Wii, I thought the graphics would be the worst part but it turns out the season mode and vs. mode ended up sucking the big one. I amFor the Wii, I thought the graphics would be the worst part but it turns out the season mode and vs. mode ended up sucking the big one. I am a big WWE fan I can't even tell you what a "knockout match" is. Next year, add more matches, online play, and a story mode that doesn't suck so hard!!… Expand
  5. TimB.
    Feb 25, 2008
    4
    They should have renamed this game "How fast can you shake your remote?". There is absolutely no strategy to this game other than shaking They should have renamed this game "How fast can you shake your remote?". There is absolutely no strategy to this game other than shaking your remote faster than your opponent. You get a good workout but the fun factor of this game goes away very quickly. Also, the graphics leave a little to be desired... The online demos for this game greatly exaggerate how much fun it is to play it and also overplay the amount of control you have over what your character does. In the end... I would say save your money and wait for a more interesting version of this game to come out.… Expand
  6. BenL.
    Dec 20, 2007
    3
    Awesome accuracy to the entrances, but the controls take a lot of time gettinig used to. I rented this and played as the Great Khali vs Kelly Awesome accuracy to the entrances, but the controls take a lot of time gettinig used to. I rented this and played as the Great Khali vs Kelly Kelly and got my butt kicked! What's up with that??? Avoid buying this. Too many controls for the wii.… Expand
  7. vijaykollipara
    Mar 2, 2013
    0
    this game is the worst game ever............. graphics sucks, no match or game modes booring, the game is the worst gamethis game is the worst game ever............. graphics sucks, no match or game modes booring, the game is the worst game ever............................................................................................… Expand

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#67 Best Wii Game of 2007
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#77 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
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#68 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007