WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008

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All the glitz, glamour and high-flying action of World Wresting Entertainment is represented in WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008. Featuring more than 45 of...
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Best Value

$1822

from Amazon

good

Game Overview

All the glitz, glamour and high-flying action of World Wresting Entertainment is represented in WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008. Featuring more than 45 of today’s most recognizable wrestlers across the country’s most high-profile arenas, Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 should please fans of the sport. It also gives players the ability to create their own wrestler and even piece together their own tournament with its own championship belt.

The Good

Gameplay still offers a solid wrestling experience, The new fighting styles do a good job of differentiating different wrestler types, Still lots of different stuff to do, Fantastic wrestler models.

The Bad

Old problems like clipping issues and AI shoddiness are still a big problem in this sequel, New 24/7 mode is severely disappointing, Most modes have seen little to no updating, and online play is missing, Fighting styles sometimes feel imbalanced, Commentary is still abysmal.

The Bottom Line

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 lets players develop the WWE Superstars of today into the Legends of tomorrow. The #1 wrestling franchise in the world delivers more depth and strategy with prominent new features, key annual enhancements and incredible graphics while making its much-anticipated debut on three new video game systems. It's time to live the life of a Superstar. How will you play?

Where To Buy

WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008

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Amazon		$18.22

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Expert Reviews

65/100

score

With little notable improvement to the formula and steps backward in several key areas, SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008 is a big disappointment.

70/100

score

A good rental for most and a decent buy for the super-hardcore wrestling fanatic, WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2008 doesn't push the series forward. But with the next-gen consoles in full swing, it doesn't seem like there is much room for the game to grow wi

68/100

score

The graphics are stale, single-player 24/7 Mode is a step backward for the series, the Create-A-Superstar and GM 24/7 are basically rehashes of last year's product, and the same complaints we've had for years -- awful AI, lame commentary, poor collision d

Game Features

Pre-Order Retail Incentives for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 Beginning today, consumers who pre-order WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 at select retailers throughout North America will receive a copy of the official game demo

Game Specs

Console Link
Multitap 2-6

Controllers
Analog Control, Digital Control, Vibration Function

Memory
570 kb

Modes
Career, Co-op 2-4, Exhibition, Tournament

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Alcohol Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence

Game Info

Platform:	Sony Playstation 2
Release Date:	11/13/2007
Publisher:	THQ
Developer:	Yuke's Media Creations
Genre:	Wrestling
ESRB Rating:	T
Gamesite:	--

Game Quality Ratings

Overall

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Concept

Difficulty: Easy/Medium

OVERALL

7/10

Recent Customer Reviews

SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008 Review for the PS2

I would reccomend this game because, first of all, it has ECW features, better graphics and improved... storyline.
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Published 1281 days ago by Opinionated:-)

Lay the "smackdown vs raw 2008"

I recommend you to buy this game and i assure whatever your taste is you will find this game to be... worth it.Go buy it.
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Published 1415 days ago by shav9292