70
Even the new additions to the franchise lack enough depth to warrant picking this up if you already own "Here Comes The Pain."
87
This is the best game yet in the Smackdown series, and the best WWE game on any system. It has its share of problems, but when taken as a whole, this game is almost impossible not to enjoy.
91
This is indeed the best version of WWE Smackdown there has been yet. To be honest, it's really the best wrestling game out there right now.
7
It’s alright but compared to SYM and its later versions lack of repplayability
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 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.
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.
WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Nov 2, 2004
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Generally Favorable
80
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Generally Favorable
8.1
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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.
88
The best wrestling game on the market, period, exclamation point.
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Sep 11, 2020
10
One of the best wrestling games ever made!!!! 10/10 GREAT!!!! Awesome!!! Awesome!!! Awesome!!!!
Feb 13, 2014
10
This is the best wrestling game ever made. And it has a lot of things that are more realistic than the new wrestlings. The best characters are included right here in this game. It's feking epic!!
85
Still the top wrestling game you can buy but it's not without its faults. The series is becoming dated. Here's hoping for a major make-over next year. [PSM2]
80
For those who’d see this as their first foray into the world of virtual wrestling, the surprisingly addictive, and much improved story mode is quite the draw. All in all, highly recommended.
80
In the ring, inconsistencies abound-weird collision detection, random selling, neutered submission moves, and A.I. that revolves between timid and simply schizoid.
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.
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.
Sep 4, 2014
9
No doubt one of the best WWE video games of all time. Really enjoyable game and definitely my favorite wrestling game along with "Here Comes The Pain"
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 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.
Oct 24, 2024
7
It’s alright but compared to SYM and its later versions lack of repplayability
Jun 14, 2012
6
I've never really been a big fan of wrestling games, and this game hasn't really changed that. Even though I've been watching WWE for most of my life, the games haven't lived up to what I always pictured they could be. Lack of personality, dependency on button-mashing, and cookie-cutter characters don't portray what the WWE is all about. This game gets a bit closer to an accurate portrayal of the business with authentic voiceovers, more recognizable character models, and some sort of storyline, but it still feels like it comes up short. I like that you're able to adjust the wrestlers' attributes to reflect their real-life counterparts. I also really enjoyed the satisfaction of slamming opponents to the mat, and the visuals that accompany most of the more powerful moves. The season mode leaves much to be desired as the character you play as doesn't have a voiceover and depending on who you choose, it may not match the Superstar's personality on tv. Also, the interactions with the female Divas are borderline pornographic and cheesy. The mechanics are pretty solid, the graphics are decent enough, and the presentation is pretty cool, but there's so much more that can be done with this franchise, and this game doesn't live up to that.
Aug 21, 2014
5
It's an average wrestling game. No more no less. Not that big of a wrestling fan either. But it has it moments of fun (usually when I'm playing with friends)
SummaryFrom 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 abundanc... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
