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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 will let 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 will give 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 will now control the amount of pressure they apply to their opponents. In addition, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 will feature 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. The Nintendo DS version of the video game will offer a unique game play experience, including touch screen control over Superstars, situation-based fighting with unique holds and a full year of nonstop action in WWE Season Mode.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Let's face it, WWE Smackdown vs Raw is a tried and tested format. You get to play as your favourite wrestlers, get to create your own superstars and that's just about it. Sure they made it a little more interesting when they introduced the GM mode, but this soon lost its appeal. By the time I'd bought 2007, I was getting pretty fed up with it! But this latest offering is much better than its predessors.
For a start, it's been glammed up for PS3 and for WWE's first offering on the new console it's pretty impressive. The graphics are great with some fabulous lighting effects and special touches during the entrance sequences. Special detail has obviously been added to the major superstars such as Triple H, Undertaker and John Cena. But as far as graphics go, the movements are fluid and it does look quite realistic.
Gameplay is not that much different. The enfuriating stamina system rears its ugly head, but it can be disabled easily. You often find yourself getting very frustrated when controlling your character as it often appears as if they are trying to fight someone in the crowd instead of fight their opponent. Ultimate grapples and finishers can be performed much easier on this new game too.
You have several different modes to pick from. A much better career mode presents a much more in-depth and more realistic wrestler experience. However GM modes and the new tournament modes leave little to be desired. The introduction of ECW soon wears off, however the extreme rules matches are a little fun but become less interesting after a while.
Overall, this is a good offering from THQ and Jaks, but there's still room for improvement. Although it is a very good game if you're a wrestling fan, I wouldn't reccomend it to someone who isn't.... Read more ›
For a start, it's been glammed up for PS3 and for WWE's first offering on the new console it's pretty impressive. The graphics are great with some fabulous lighting effects and special touches during the entrance sequences. Special detail has obviously been added to the major superstars such as Triple H, Undertaker and John Cena. But as far as graphics go, the movements are fluid and it does look quite realistic.
Gameplay is not that much different. The enfuriating stamina system rears its ugly head, but it can be disabled easily. You often find yourself getting very frustrated when controlling your character as it often appears as if they are trying to fight someone in the crowd instead of fight their opponent. Ultimate grapples and finishers can be performed much easier on this new game too.
You have several different modes to pick from. A much better career mode presents a much more in-depth and more realistic wrestler experience. However GM modes and the new tournament modes leave little to be desired. The introduction of ECW soon wears off, however the extreme rules matches are a little fun but become less interesting after a while.
Overall, this is a good offering from THQ and Jaks, but there's still room for improvement. Although it is a very good game if you're a wrestling fan, I wouldn't reccomend it to someone who isn't.... Read more ›
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Steven Stewart
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Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
I have to say that with this years installment of the WWE Smackdown series I am kind of disappointed as it displays a true step back in the progression of the overall series. Here are a few pro's and con's about the game that I think anyone should consider before buying the game.
Pro: They have overhauled the control system and fighting styles, for example if you're a high flyer like Rey Mysterio you can pull off some of his very spectacular moves with just a one button push simplifying it so anyone can play it like a pro. The hardcore fighting style also gives you an extensive controlling system when pulling off weapon offense, for example if you are a hardcore wrestler you can have a chair and do the classic pillmanizing move of placing an opponents ankle within the chair and stomping on it in an attempt to break your opponents ankle. Flaming tables have also made their debut and this is truly the best looking thing about it as when you're playing an ECW extreme rules match you can recreate some classic moments.
Con: The roster is very very disappointing this year with the exclusion of the former tag team champs London and Kendrick or Kevin Thorn to make room for lackluster diva's that let's be honest nobody will play as. This is always a major criticism I have every year with the WWE games as there are always big stars that you would naturally expect to be in but aren't. If you don't include DX which aren't playable from the very start you only actually have 1 tag team in Cryme Tyme which as I'm sure you can imagine if pretty stupid when you have 2 separate tag team championships.
Pro: The Legends roster.... Read more ›
Pro: They have overhauled the control system and fighting styles, for example if you're a high flyer like Rey Mysterio you can pull off some of his very spectacular moves with just a one button push simplifying it so anyone can play it like a pro. The hardcore fighting style also gives you an extensive controlling system when pulling off weapon offense, for example if you are a hardcore wrestler you can have a chair and do the classic pillmanizing move of placing an opponents ankle within the chair and stomping on it in an attempt to break your opponents ankle. Flaming tables have also made their debut and this is truly the best looking thing about it as when you're playing an ECW extreme rules match you can recreate some classic moments.
Con: The roster is very very disappointing this year with the exclusion of the former tag team champs London and Kendrick or Kevin Thorn to make room for lackluster diva's that let's be honest nobody will play as. This is always a major criticism I have every year with the WWE games as there are always big stars that you would naturally expect to be in but aren't. If you don't include DX which aren't playable from the very start you only actually have 1 tag team in Cryme Tyme which as I'm sure you can imagine if pretty stupid when you have 2 separate tag team championships.
Pro: The Legends roster.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By chris
Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
svr 2008 is a very good game in the svr series, i like the create a championship mode, 24/7 mode and having hardcore matches in it, there is a few glitches in it but it is good overall,there is a good few unlockables which can be purchased in wwe shop or by unlocking it and there is a few dlc unlockables i would recommend it
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By wayne
Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
i bought this game just because im a fan of wwe , for the price i couldn't go wrong , they game is OK , but the loading stages are too long.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By S. Butcher
Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
This game was a massive let-down, with a few uplifting positive points, but overall disappointing. I'll stick to the cold, hard facts - what you will need to know before even considering purchasing the game. Please note - this review is based on my personal experience - an experience that can happen to any ordinary person who buys the game.
To start with, I'll list all the problems I found with the "24/7" mode - the story mode:
- It's repetitive, nothing you wouldn't see in previous versions. On all three shows (SD, Raw, ECW) you play the same 5/6 people throughout the whole year depending on the show you're drafted to and this, consequently, makes the story-lines rubbish.
- Your "friends" in the story quickly turn on you and vice versa. For instance, just when you think you've had a hard enough time from your enemies - they become nice and friendly. Also, your opponents are often the same week after week and you very rarely see title opportunities until you are given the chance to fight for it.
- They have improved the story mode by applying injuries in a more realistic way - if you become injured (which is far too easy really), it stays until you do something about - get healing, massages backstage etc. Great, right? No. Your injuries don't go away, not for me anyway. I used Triple H in story mode. He instantly became injured and I did everything the medical staff advised me - nothing major changed. For most battles I went in with yellow-to-red damage already. It was frustrating.
- Having held the WWE Championship for approximately 8 months, the GM (at the time) Stephanie McMahon, gave me the option to stop the punishment I was receiving by giving up the title, or to ignore her and carry on getting my nipples twisted.... Read more ›
To start with, I'll list all the problems I found with the "24/7" mode - the story mode:
- It's repetitive, nothing you wouldn't see in previous versions. On all three shows (SD, Raw, ECW) you play the same 5/6 people throughout the whole year depending on the show you're drafted to and this, consequently, makes the story-lines rubbish.
- Your "friends" in the story quickly turn on you and vice versa. For instance, just when you think you've had a hard enough time from your enemies - they become nice and friendly. Also, your opponents are often the same week after week and you very rarely see title opportunities until you are given the chance to fight for it.
- They have improved the story mode by applying injuries in a more realistic way - if you become injured (which is far too easy really), it stays until you do something about - get healing, massages backstage etc. Great, right? No. Your injuries don't go away, not for me anyway. I used Triple H in story mode. He instantly became injured and I did everything the medical staff advised me - nothing major changed. For most battles I went in with yellow-to-red damage already. It was frustrating.
- Having held the WWE Championship for approximately 8 months, the GM (at the time) Stephanie McMahon, gave me the option to stop the punishment I was receiving by giving up the title, or to ignore her and carry on getting my nipples twisted.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quite a good Game
Brought this game for PS3 as I had it for PS2 back in 2008. It was my favorite wrestling game overall
PRO's
Fighting styles make each individual wrestler different,... Read more
PRO's
Fighting styles make each individual wrestler different,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Timmy
1.0 out of 5 stars
Great Buy!!
I brought this game for my other half for his birthday to join his ps3 and other games, i tell you what i'm scared about how high our electric bill will be as he's on it a heck of... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Barbiee
5.0 out of 5 stars
amazing just love it
this game is amazing i just loved it soo much and its worked perfectly thank you soo much i would love to do a business with you again in future thnx a lott
Published 13 months ago by Avijit
5.0 out of 5 stars
Smackdown Vs Raw 2008
I got this game for my nephew. He is enjoying it. It is a very good deal. Suitable for his age (17), I don't advice for young children though! Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2009 by A. TAHA
1.0 out of 5 stars
poor
bought this for my girlfriend and neither of us liked it too complex too wooden too craaaap!
Published on 29 Jan 2009 by Mr. A. J. Ashley
3.0 out of 5 stars
could of been a lot better but worth ago!!
having recently just purchased the game i have to say it was a little hard to get to grips with first, but after a few gos it became very good to play.. Read more
Published on 9 April 2008 by Mr. A. Lian
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good intentions
So I'm going to use the "Stewie Griffin" compliment sandwhich format, a compliment followed by criticism and then another compliment
Compliment: The addition of ECW was... Read more
Compliment: The addition of ECW was... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2008 by cowherpower
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Fun
Great Graphics
Love the new ultimate control grapples and struggle submission mode
having the different fighting styles is a nice touch too
had this for about 5 days... Read more
Love the new ultimate control grapples and struggle submission mode
having the different fighting styles is a nice touch too
had this for about 5 days... Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2007 by Harry Spencer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Almost top notch...
The gameplay takes a little time to get use to seeing as it is very different from past years. After workin them out its such good fun to play! Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2007 by S. Bell
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