WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2007
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. PSM Magazine
    85
    Everything else is pretty much the same as the PS3 version, though, sadly, the online play has been stripped out. [Dec 2007, p.73]
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  2. Games Master UK
    82
    As solid as ever but lacks next-gen dazzle and is inevitably weaker online. [Dec 2007, p.44]
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  3. Digital Entertainment News
    81
    While some PS2 owners will be glad their old platform is getting some port-down love, the game just isn't getting any better from a graphical standpoint.
  5. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    80
    A definite step up in quality from last year. [Dec 2007, p.78]
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  6. Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
    75
    Although there’s some new stuff, it sticks with last year’s formula. Which probably wouldn’t be that bad if the same old problems didn’t remain intact, from the limited AI to the graphical bugs, not forgetting those annoying loading screens. [Dec 2007]
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  7. GameZone
    70
    A good rental for most and a decent buy for the super-hardcore wrestling fanatic, WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2008 doesn’t push the series forward. But with the next-gen consoles in full swing, it doesn’t seem like there is much room for the game to grow without jumping ship.
  8. GamingExcellence
    69
    However, considering how affordable the previous versions get when the new titles hit the shelves, you’re better off picking up one of those games and saving your money.
  9. IGN
    68
    The graphics are stale, single-player 24/7 Mode is a step backward for the series, the Create-A-Superstar and GM 24/7 are basically rehashes of last year's product, and the same complaints we've had for years -- awful AI, lame commentary, poor collision detection -- are still rampant.
  10. Gamer 2.0
    67
    WWE Smackdown vs. Raw could have been a great game and a step into making the best wrestling game to date. With so much potential that could have been used, the game just feels a bit too unbalanced at times.
  11. GameSpot
    65
    With little notable improvement to the formula and steps backward in several key areas, SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008 is a big disappointment.
  12. Game Revolution
    50
    Passable and tolerable.

Awards & Rankings

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#36 Best PS2 Game of 2007
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#31 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
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#9 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 48
  3. Negative: 3 out of 48
  1. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 10
    Gameplay: 9
    Graphics: 8
    Music: 9
    Story: 9
    Total: 9.00
  2. linvail
    May 13, 2016
    4
    I'm not a fan of SvR series but it's the worst one, the wrestling styles is cool but remains the same deep problems (a system based in reflexI'm not a fan of SvR series but it's the worst one, the wrestling styles is cool but remains the same deep problems (a system based in reflex and smash buttons over ability and strategy) and the worst of all is the 24/07 mode, which sadly killed the GM mode.… Full Review »
  3. caligula_king
    Oct 5, 2015
    8
    Despues de jugar el WWE 2007 y me gusto tanto que me compre WWE 2008, que puedo decir de este juego ? Que tiene un roster muy variado y muyDespues de jugar el WWE 2007 y me gusto tanto que me compre WWE 2008, que puedo decir de este juego ? Que tiene un roster muy variado y muy bueno, con nombres realmente iconicos, la jugabilidad es innovadora muy distinta a lo que era la entrega anterior, las gráficas buenas para su época, el modo historia bueno . Un gran juego… Full Review »
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