WWE SmackDown vs. Raw

I recently bought WWE Smackdown Vs Raw for the PS2, which by the way is a PS2 exclusive. I have to say that I'm very impressed with this game and really don't understand why so many people have gripes with this game, it's actually one of the best WWE SVR games available and one of the better WWE games released. I much prefer it to games like WWE 12 and perhaps WWE 13 as well in some ways. Anyway, here's my review- Graphics- The really impressive aspect about this game is the graphics. They're really good. The presentation is also really good. The wrestlers themselves are smooth looking, the game runs at 60 frames per second, and normally with most PS2 games I often complain about jaggedness, this game barely has any other than around some wrestlers hair textures. This game really shows off what the PS2's capable of. Also, I notice that while most of the WWE games have a regular blocky crowd with flat texturing, the crowd in this game is actually very animated and they do things such as dances, taunts, move around and so forth. This game is easily comparable to Gamecube's Day of Reckoning series, but it looks a lot better with some exceptions. While the graphics are excellent, I had a few gripes such as the fact certain wrestlers aren't accurate in size. For example, "A-Train" (Now known as Tensai) is a big wrestler, but he doesn't have enough weight nor is his face detailed enough for my liking. Tensai's head is supposed to be big and his body shape's a mix between thick and fat, his body shape in the game looks thick looking but a little too muscular for my liking. He also should be slightly taller being that he's a huge wrestler. Also, wrestlers like Booker T could've used a little more while other wrestlers looked fine. I was particularly impressed with how good the Dudley Boys looked. The in game menu features either smackdown or Raw divas gyrating on the screen in full size. They look very accurate and life like but also very smooth. It's just really impressive to see the PS2 pull this off. Impressive. Sound- One thing I wasn't too crazy about in this game would've been the commentary and the Day of Reckoning borrowed soundtrack featured. I'm just not crazy about these songs being that I heard them so many times. Still, that doesn't make the soundtrack bad. The wrestlers themes are accurate and commentary is scarce. I'd of personally preferred more commentary; but that's not the case. During the season mode, you get voice overs, and while some sound alright, there are quite a few that sounded dull. Lilian Garcia also does the announcing during a wrestler coming out but for some reason she sounds a little too loud or as if her announcing is on top of everything.Nothing major but could've been better. Gameplay- I really enjoy the pace of this game. For one, the action is fast and fluid while being realistic and chock full of moves. The graphics really add to the moves you pull off. For one, a chairshot looks and sounds brutal. A slam looks like it really has that extra impact. Some wrestlers will slam the holy hell out of another wrestler and it looks like it hurts alot. Some of the gameplay mechanics in this game are really good such as during the beginning of a match you can shove your opponent, lock up for a test of strength or talk smack amongst other things, you also get a Dirty, Clean and Neutral style of gameplay and depending on what you do during the course of a match is what will potentially earn you a reward. For example, if you're a "Dirty" wrestler, removing a turnbuckle pad or hiding behind a referee, using weapons or choking and pulling off illegal moves will give you momentum or grant you a "dirty finisher". I'm not sure what happens with clean or neutral. Some gamers were somehow disappointed with this roster, but I happened to like this roster and you can always create wrestlers. The roster features- Booker T, A Train (Lord Tensai), Scotty 2 Hotty, Rob Van Dam, Shawn Michael, Triple H, The Dudley Boys, Animal and Hawk (LOD), Roddy Piper, Undertaker, Kurt Angle, Mark Jindrak, Batista, Ric Flair, Bret Hart, Molly Holly, Victoria (TNA's Tara), Sable, Torrie Wilson, Trish Stratus, Stacy Keibler, Shelton Benjamin, Kane, The Big Show, John Cena, JBL, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Christian, Charlie Haas, Eddie Guerrero, Chavo Guerrero, Chris Benoit, Rhyno, Matt Hardy, Rico, Chuck Palumbo, Rico, Tajiri, Andre the Giant, Paul Heyman, and some others including Masked Kane, Legend Undertaker etc. The CAW is pretty good and reminiscent of Gamecube's DAY OF RECKONING only perhaps a little less in my opinion. The game modes are standard with the main attraction being Elimination Chamber or 3 Stages of Hell. You also have Single, Tag Team (tornado, elimination), Bra and Panties, Royal Rumble, Battle Royal, Triple Threat, Fatal 4 way, Ladder Match, TLC, Steel Cage etc. This was the only disappointing aspect of the game would be the selection of matches, but it's more than sufficient and the gameplay more than makes up for it. This game also featured weight detection which I loved. For example, Shawn Michaels or Tajiri cannot pick up the Undertaker unless arm dragging or perhaps suplexing if even that, instead they will pull off different moves or struggle to try and pick them up while failing to do so. If a lightweight wrestler hits a heavyweight such as Undertaker at times Taker would just shrug off and "no sell" the hits. (In fact, this can even happen with two heavyweights) The grapple system can be a little weird being that grapple is also the irish whip button. The control is a mixed bag and greatly reminds me of SDSYM's control. (Smackdown- Shut your Mouth) Bottom line, if you're looking for a good wrestling game that features great gameplay and lots of reversals that have impact, brutal moves, good graphics and sound, then look no further. This game doesn't really compare to SVR2006, but it's not too far behind and it's one of my favorites.

Classic wwe action smack down vs raw this in 06 are the best vs raw games and the end of the ruthless aggression wwe area the last good area in the business get your hands on this classic game 2nd best wwe game other than Here Comes the Pain..all though were is Goldberg, and Brock Lesner they both were at mania xx only complaints and Kevin Nash am I right. Other than the 3 missing wrestlers the game is a classic create a PPV is back AND better than ever. The season is lame but look past Season just play it for the cash to unlock the hidden items. Every match type you can think of is here first blood hell in a cell hardcore u name it tag 3 way royal rumbles hours and hours of fun. The controls are classic smackdown style moves and moves of all your favorite superstars. All in all this game is the second best wwe game in the smacdown series. Here comes the pain is number 1..this game blows away all the 2k games. Eddie and Benoit both here like em or hate em this game rules to sum it up get a complete copy while you can 5 stars all day season I give 2 I dont care for the voice overs .. I can read just should of stuck with classic season mode like hctp.. Undertaker does not fight rico like what the heck anyway the games rules beat the season for the cash and enjoy PPV and exhibition 80 match types make your own wwe shows thanks for reading

All I have to say is that this game is great. I wanted to get it because of a couple of characters in the roster, but once I got down to really playing it I discovered an awesome piece of gaming. This game has many of the features of past and current SmackDown vs. RAW games, you can throw chairs, throw one character off the top of a ladder and crash them all on the commentator tables. Ever wanted to do a Hell in a Cell match or an Elimination Chamber featuring only divas? You got it in this SvR. Ever wanted to show that girl power can beat the behind of mean guys? This game allows you to, and of course as I mentioned before, this game has a great roster of characters that won't dissapoint one bit. The bottomline, if you want a fun time and a game that is worth your hard cold cash, WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW is the game, and if you're an SvR series fan (like me!) is a must have.

Game came with case,cover and manual. The CD is very close to perfect condition. Will update when I get off work to confirm if CD works or not. If it does I’m 100% happy with my purchase!

had to repurchase due to return complications but 2nd purchase is good only froze once since arrival.

I didn't play it so I can't say much there but they really seemed to enjoy it.

I will start out by saying this along with hctp were both bought after I played svr 2008.I bought this just to have every svr even though it doesn't have the roster from hctp it did overall improve the game wether its graphics gameplay or animations I still had a lot of fun I completed season mode.The people who talk bad about this game is because of the roster so now this completes my collection I own every wwe game from hctp to wwe 2k14 now all I need is 2k15 which I'll get in a couple of weeks.This game is defenitely good get it if you still have a ps2 this game has commentary not like its predecessor hctp and also wrestler introductions so yeah highly recommended.

Ended up freezing at a loading screen before even being able to see the intro video

Exactly as described, fast shipping, carefully packed

Underrated game in the series, so glad to have it in my collection again.

I didn’t work stuck on “now loading” tried 4 times still nothing.. then wiped it with a cloth and still same thing

It's nostalgic but you can't fight for tag team belts or smaller championships in season mode. It's very limited and you're unable to go online due to the server taken down a few years back.