WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Nov 2, 2004
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
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  1. Electric Playground
    70
    Even the new additions to the franchise lack enough depth to warrant picking this up if you already own "Here Comes The Pain."
  2. GamerFeed
    70
    Removing the backstage areas seriously lessons the game's fun factor, and whoever selected the legends needs to be demoted. Still, the game's a blast to play.
  3. Eurogamer
    70
    This isn't SmackDown! vs. Raw. It's last year's SmackDown! with a few mini-games, an updated (and therefore poorer) rota and embarrassingly duff online play.
  5. PALGN
    70
    An incredibly weak update to last year’s title. Virtually every new feature in the game hasn’t be implemented anywhere near as good as it could have been, and it damages the game as a result.
  6. Gamestyle
    70
    While the execution and presentation is undoubtedly better than last year (gimmicky rhythm-sections aside), the fact remains that the current crop of WWE superstars is dull and uninspiring.
  7. Gaming Age
    67
    The number of options and unlockable goodies make it a very deep game, which will make it just the ticket for wrestling fans despite it’s shortcomings.
  8. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    In the ring, inconsistencies abound-weird collision detection, random selling, neutered submission moves, and A.I. that revolves between timid and simply schizoid.
  9. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 117 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 117
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 117
  3. Negative: 6 out of 117
  1. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 29, 2023
    8
    This is practically HERE COMES TO PAIN but with better graphics and animations, for this game to be worth 10, it just lacked the possibilityThis is practically HERE COMES TO PAIN but with better graphics and animations, for this game to be worth 10, it just lacked the possibility to change the commands because I wanted to leave it the same as in SVR 2011. There was also a cutscene at the end of the fight showing the fighter celebrating.… Full Review »
  2. 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.
  3. JoseManuel10_
    Dec 29, 2021
    8
    WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw is a professional wrestling video game developed by Yuke's and published by THQ.
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