WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008

 Xbox 360
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 68
  3. Negative: 12 out of 68
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  1. Petrovita
    Feb 22, 2011
    10
    Pretty good game in the series. Graphics were decent, gameplay was entertaining. If you are a fan of WWE or wrestling, it's defently a game to pick up.
  2. JamesH.
    Nov 7, 2007
    9
    I can't mark this down for a poor season mode as thats seldom the reason i play it, I love the presentation, gameplay, match types, roster and being able to finally use which ever song I want for a CAW. Online is where smackdown shines.
  3. Starky
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    Best wrestling game ever with minor things still needing to be perfected. But still 10/10.
  4. TomB.
    Nov 29, 2007
    10
    This game is a big step from 2007 with the graphics and a better longer season mode and they give you a better in depth of being a wwe superstar people who dont like wrestling will find this game a pice of crap but people who do will like it.
  5. DarrenM.
    Nov 16, 2007
    8
    Firstly if you are not a wrestling fan, do not play or review this game. This years 08 is a far more polished version than last years, looking better , sounding better. Hitting the canvas sounds exactly like being there, at a live event. The new reversal system is a great improvement on last years, you can reverse from virtually any hold, not like 07, which at times became frustrating Firstly if you are not a wrestling fan, do not play or review this game. This years 08 is a far more polished version than last years, looking better , sounding better. Hitting the canvas sounds exactly like being there, at a live event. The new reversal system is a great improvement on last years, you can reverse from virtually any hold, not like 07, which at times became frustrating once you were in certain holds or grapples you were gone. Ripping your own music to use as entrance music is a good addition as well. Overall, being a fan, I have to say this year there is an improvement one for the better. If you are a wrestling fan you cant go wrong buying this years version . After all it is a wrestling game, don't now what some people were expecting.… Expand
  6. Breegullbeak
    Jan 18, 2013
    8
    Combining Story mode and GM mode was either the smartest or stupidest Idea ever. While both play excellently, the inability to play both at once sucks. The Hall of fame mode gives you some goals to work towards and the controls are great as always.
  7. ECB19
    Oct 4, 2021
    8
    It has its flaws, although it is not very different from its predecessor and the roster is worse, what I liked the most about this installment was the 24/7 mode that I think improved one and at least it is more entertaining.
  8. JoseAngel47
    Feb 23, 2018
    8
    This game is good keeping the formula of the last Game of the Series almost intact and having great graphics for early XBOX 360 this game holds up pretty well today and it even has better graphics than the more recent WWE games on XBOX 360.
  9. breadcrumbs97
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    It's great! I really enjoy playing GM mode. Wish they would bring it back in current games.

Awards & Rankings

85
#85 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#49 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    85
    Still, controlling every moment of every fight is just ridiculously fun, and you'll be quite content while you wait for what should hopefully be the ultimate WWE game next year. [Dec 2007, p.74]
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  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    68
    I'm stoked to continue to see improvement in this series, but it's a shame small problems (like lengthy load times) still pin SVR down. [Dec 2007, p.106]
  3. Games Master UK
    86
    A massive step forward for SmackDown's fighting system. Now the rest needs tidying. [Dec 2007, p.42]
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