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| From: THQ
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $14.92
You Save: $15.07 (50%)
New (32) Used (21) from $11.97
Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 2460
Platform: Playstation 3
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 99023
Model: 99023
UPC: 752919990230
EAN: 0752919990230
ASIN: B000S1MMIO
Release Date: November 13, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: NEW! FACTORY SEALED & READY TO SHIP!
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| Customer Reviews:
 ...This is WWE? May 5, 2008
First let me say that I have played every version of the Smackdown series on the Playstation systems. The first 2 games on the PSOne, all the rest on PS2 and now this on the PS3. And let me say, out of all those games... this is the first one that has ever truly disappointed me (Though the game following "Here Comes The Pain" was pretty poor too).
With this being the first version to release on Sony's new console, I expected more of a punch... what did I get... Better graphics, faster loading times... ummmmm, well, that's all that the punch had in it. No, really, that's ALL the positive notes that this game sings. Everything else has been downgraded. And if the downgrades don't annoy you... the glitches surely will (especially in 24/7 Mode).
For instance, the game has cut back on several match types... you think with the system upgrade that the game could find a way to include ALL former match types. But that's not the case. I Quit, Special Referee and Slobberknocker are nowhere to be found. Add to this that Iron man matches have been restricted to 20 minutes rather than the usual hour and now Diva's can't compete in all the matches that men can. Why? Why get rid of these features? Even if not popular, some people still like to use them.
The roster size is still decent... more Diva's then needed though. Really, who actually plays as them? Once in a bluemoon maybe... but rarely. Some useless Diva's easily could've been taken out for some other superstars that gamers would love to play as. London and Kendrick anyone? But no, the roster is missing some wrestlers that would've been a welcome addition and have no reason to be missing in action. Another annoyance in terms of the roster is the Great Kahli... Maybe this is just a personal gripe. But I'm sure others are annoyed when you play as Chavo and can pick Kahli up. The weight class system seems to have fallen.
Though my main gripe comes with 24/7 Mode. Usually I'd finish season mode and then bust the game out only for multiplayer, but with the introduction of GM mode I started to play the game nearly every day for MONTHES. GM Mode is addictive and the real draw for hardcore wrestling fans. 24/7 mode tries to combine the 2 modes into one mode. First let me say, playing as a superstar has a one year playthrough. No real need to replay, the story isn't interesting at all. GM Mode... well, it is better then being a Superstar in my oppinion, but it falls below last years game here. The addition of signing your superstars with tasks on non-show days is interesting... the mode ultimately fails. The computer beats you easily with stupid non-compatible matches (Melina vs Batista vs Chavo as a main event at a PPV- Grrrrr) Even when you do a 4 star show and your rivals do 3 star shows, they can still find ways to steal your viewers. The most aggravating glitch ever? Just might be. Though it's also frustrating finding out your 5 star PPV has earned you 775, 000 new viewers only to look at the fan chart and find out there has been no increase. 3 monthes in and I'm having a blast in GM Mode, though after several incidents like that I'd decided to just call it quits. Why continue when even winning doesn't let you win. (Confusing sentance, but it does make sense, trust me)
Now the actual in match gameplay. Well, HCTP was the high point for in match gamplay. This game offers less moves and a reversal system that you'd NEVER EVER see on a WWE show. The reversal system makes it seem less like an actual wrestling match and more like a game... about dancing. Because that's what it looks like. Dancing. Powerbombs are fewer and far between here ladies and gentlemen.
In closing, the Smackdown franchise has certainly fallen far from being the yearly highlight they once were. Maybe TNA Impact will wake them up and cause them to focus again to compete...? I hope so anyway, because I LOVE the WWE games. But this year my only sure buy is TNA Impact, I'll rent SDvsRAW09 before buying.
Now I'm going to trade this game in... and I hardly ever do that. But I feel ripped off.
Only buy if you've never played a WWE game... even then, you're better off waiting for the update. This game is forgettable.
 A Step Back In The Series March 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have to say that with this years installment of the WWE Smackdown series I am kind of disappointed as it displays a true step back in the progression of the overall series. Here are a few pro's and con's about the game that I think anyone should consider before buying the game.
Pro: They have overhauled the control system and fighting styles, for example if you're a high flyer like Rey Mysterio you can pull off some of his very spectacular moves with just a one button push simplifying it so anyone can play it like a pro. The hardcore fighting style also gives you an extensive controlling system when pulling off weapon offense, for example if you are a hardcore wrestler you can have a chair and do the classic pillmanizing move of placing an opponents ankle within the chair and stomping on it in an attempt to break your opponents ankle. Flaming tables have also made their debut and this is truly the best looking thing about it as when you're playing an ECW extreme rules match you can recreate some classic moments.
Con: The roster is very very disappointing this year with the exclusion of the former tag team champs London and Kendrick or Kevin Thorn to make room for lackluster diva's that let's be honest nobody will play as. This is always a major criticism I have every year with the WWE games as there are always big stars that you would naturally expect to be in but aren't. If you don't include DX which aren't playable from the very start you only actually have 1 tag team in Cryme Tyme which as I'm sure you can imagine if pretty stupid when you have 2 separate tag team championships.
Pro: The Legends roster. Where THQ let you down with the main roster they make it up to you with the legends roster as every year they take votes from fans as to which legends they would love to see in future games and this year shows that they haven't ignored the fans. Focusing a lot on ECW they have Foley, Terry Funk & Sabu as ECW legends (Rightly so). Then we have the returning Rock, Austin, Shane O Mac, Piper & Bret Hart and 2 new additions with "Ravishing" Rick Rude and the Returning Mr. McMahon.
Con: WWE 24/7 Mode. This is honestly a big disappointment for the game. THQ promised us a brand new mode that combined Season Mode and GM Mode, they also promised us it would be brilliant and exciting but all we got was repetition and boredom. There are however new additions to the mode that make it sort of interesting, they give you the option on your days off to do things like rest yourself up after a hard days work or do some promotional work like a press conference or commercials. You also have the option to star in a movie for a day (Honestly how many movies do you know that are filmed in a day?) Doing such things like resting yourself up to lower your fatigue however seriously damage your popularity, so to balance the both are extremely difficult.
All in all it is a good, entertaining game that is worth at least a purchase and a few rounds on your PS3. I haven't had much go of the online mode yet but the ranking system seems pretty easy to understand and simplistic so honestly get it and decide for yourself whether you want to keep it or not.
 TWEENER February 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
OK, this wasn't the easiest game to review. Plus, I was real close to rating it 3-stars becasue of some of the differences between the 360 version and this one. But I bumped it to a 4-star TWEENER because this isn't a 360 review, the thing about wrestling games is that people either love'em or hate'em.
STAND-ALONE: There really is alot of things you can do all by yourself with this years version of SvR. The character creation isn't as expansive as it could be, but I didn't have any trouble putting together my urban camo, cargo short wearing, monster to be loosed upon the game, and later the online masses. The 24/7 mode is nothing if not expansive. In fact...for a casual gamer, this may have been a bit of an over-correction by THQ. All in all though, if you like watching muscle-heads in tight pants gripping all up on one another for 20 minutes just to see who gets to lay on top of the other one for 3 seconds...give this one a shot.
MULTI-PLAYER: Bought the game...took it home...got online...chose Batista...got whooped by some dude with Shawn Michaels...got offline...decided not to make that mistake again...started practicing in 24/7 Mode. After all was said and done...I just realized that it doesn't make any sense to go getting my backside handed to me every time out online. You might wanna play some matches on Legend difficulty before you go looking to pick a fight online. Learning curve can be steep. But the creating a title and defending it online sounds like it would be interesting as heck.
Basically...go rent this one first. If you're into wrestling games...you should enjoy this one...but the overly involved 24/7 mode may turn some people off. But if you end up buying this one...ya better get some practice in before ya jump online with it. Because if you come across a guy named Alexander roaming around defending his Southwestern Championship, you might wanna go the other way. I've been eating my prayers and saying my vitamins...?...wait, reverse that. Sorry...too many chair shots to the head. :)
 WWE Great fun December 6, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
More moves and options when fighting the only thing is it had little amount of wrestlers
Smackdown Vs........ooh its the same thing again.... November 15, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Well, the all awaited Smackdown vs Raw 2008 has arrived. I have played the games and seen some flaws, especially in the 24/7 mode. 24/7 constantly repeats itself, the same cutscenes over and over again, It also seems that you arent really making any progress because the storylines dont add up. The good news is the controls have been improved and give you a better feel on the game. Running has also been improved as now u can run around freely instead like in older editions of the game..Horizonatl or vertical. The match types are pretty good. My favorite addition is the Extreme Rules Match. The Graphics in the PS3 look extremely good. The fact that the game lacks blood stains on the floor also makes it go 1 step back. But overall, this game is pretty fun. The legends roster is pretty good and the game also has some few extra unlockable characters which if I tell you now it might spoil your appetite for this game. And if you are a fan of the series then, i see no reason from stopping you to get this game.
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