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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008
The 2008 edition in the Smackdown vs. Raw series holds new features to the WWE game franchise. This is the first in the series to include the extremists of ECW, including The Sandman, Marcus Cor Von and CM Punk. The game also features a new struggle submission system, new weapon choices including guitars, and eight superstar fighting styles, inclu...
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 Reviews
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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? I was pleasantly surprised at a few points of this game, and everything is up to date, which is something that’s good to see out of a wrestling game. Everything looks good and sounds how it should. It is just a very big pity that they didn’t decide to put a little more time into this g…
Smackdown! Vs RAW will sell regardless of quality, but it's not going to get many newcomers if the series continues to stagnate in what can only be described as last-gen gameplay in new-gen clothes.
As I end my review, WWE Raw is playing on my TV. Sometimes I sit and watch it but games like this one remind me of why I've outgrown it. The larger than life characters are gone, replaced by guys that all look and act the same. Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 can only be recommended for the hardcore wrestling fan. For anyone else looking to spice up their action gaming category I recommend Chess. At least every match will be different.
World Wrestling Entertainment, formerly known as the World Wrestling Federation, has been captivating wrestling fans for more than six decades. With household names such as Hulk Hogan and The Undertaker, over 15,000 supporters turn out each week to watch live wrestling events known as Raw and Smackdown, with millions watching at home on TV. A multi-billion pound organisation with millions of fans worldwide such as the WWE appears to be the perfect foundation to build a successful game franchi...
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 features eight unique styles, each having its own strategy and exclusive attributes, new rosters, more environmental hot spots, improved out-of-ring action, enhanced online community support and much more.