WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Nov 2, 2004
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  • Summary: From the most successful wrestling game series of all-time comes the next phenom in sports entertainment ? WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW.Two worlds will collide as the most elite Superstars square off on the Playstation 2. WWE programming comes to life with Superstar Voice Over and commentaryFrom the most successful wrestling game series of all-time comes the next phenom in sports entertainment ? WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW.Two worlds will collide as the most elite Superstars square off on the Playstation 2. WWE programming comes to life with Superstar Voice Over and commentary throughout the unparalleled season mode. An abundance of new gameplay mechanics provide full control over all aspects of the game including new stare-downs, chop battles, submission reversals, match tactics, and overhauled Royal Rumble controls. The Divas are hotter than ever with an enhanced bra and panties match and to polish off the robust roster, from the halls of immortality, come a handful of the most celebrated legends to ever lace up their boots. [THQ]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. TotalGames.net
    94
    The fact that Smackdown! Vs RAW manages to both encapsulate the essence of the WWE while also delivering a highly skill-based and technical beat-'em-up means that even those without a taste for wrestling will be able to enjoy at least most of what the game has to offer.
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  2. BonusStage
    88
    The best wrestling game on the market, period, exclamation point.
  3. Game Chronicles
    87
    If you’re a wrestling or a Smackdown fan, you’ll go nuts over this year’s Smackdown! vs. RAW. However, if you’re looking for an in-depth, stat-tracking online wrestling title, you’ll want to hold off for future installments and simply rent this one.
  4. GameBiz
    80
    There aren't as many improvements as we thought there would be, and with games such as "Wrestlemania 21" on the way for the Xbox, one would have expected that THQ would have released a much higher quality game than this one.
  5. G4 TV
    80
    The first wrestling game to offer online matches, but sadly this feature just isn’t up to snuff. You can select either a standard match or a bra-and-panties match, and then after venting your frustrations on a silent, nameless opponent, you’re done.
  6. DarkStation
    80
    The story mode is still quite impressive and has plenty of length to it.
  7. Gamers Europe
    55
    Some intuitive additions to the gameplay save this title from being decidedly average, but on the whole it feels like a missed opportunity much like the Angle/Puder affair.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. 40mangunshot
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best wrestling games ever made!!!! 10/10 GREAT!!!! Awesome!!! Awesome!!! Awesome!!!!
  2. EricE.
    Jan 20, 2005
    10
    The Best Wrestling game that WWE has to offer.
  4. FrankL.
    Oct 31, 2004
    10
    Beyond Greatness.
  5. JunaidA.
    Apr 6, 2005
    10
    I think that it is great and is online.
  6. RyanS.
    Dec 13, 2004
    9
    This game is gd. The graphics & voice overs r amazing. i found that creating ur own belt & ppv were gd 2. But the baddest thing about the This game is gd. The graphics & voice overs r amazing. i found that creating ur own belt & ppv were gd 2. But the baddest thing about the game is the season mode. The season mode has gd story lines, but where were the tag team belts & crusierwheight. But besides that this game is awesome.… Expand
  7. Jediknight0330
    Dec 22, 2022
    8
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Season Mode 6.5/10
    Roster 8/10

    If you love the SmackDown! series then you will love this game.
  8. MauzK.
    Nov 12, 2004
    0
    rubbish

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#48 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#34 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#34 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004