WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2007

Fun WWE Game!

Strengths: GM Mode, Varying difficulties, online, music and presentation...

Weakness: Longer load screens, some campy storylines/acting, still not fond of the grappling system.

Without AKI, THQ brings us another attempt at next gen wrestling with WWE Smackdown Vs. RAW on the XBox 360. All the bells and whistles you could expect from the series are there, full blown entrances, crazy signs in the crowd, arenas, commentary, original music, etc... The graphics are still pretty great, though they suffer from the overly muscled/plastic shiny coating that all sports games like...
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Without AKI, THQ brings us another attempt at next gen wrestling with WWE Smackdown Vs. RAW on the XBox 360. All the bells and whistles you could expect from the series are there, full blown entrances, crazy signs in the crowd, arenas, commentary, original music, etc...

The graphics are still pretty great, though they suffer from the overly muscled/plastic shiny coating that all sports games like to throw out there for the next gen.

I still like the GM mode. I'm not a fan of how the GM mode determines viewers, but I enjoy the concept and the ability to build and play up things. With that mode, it's pretty clear that there could be tons of alterations and additions to the mode to make it the "fantasy" game that most wrestling fans have always longed for. I also think, unfortunately, that limiting the rosters to 20 is a short sighted limitation on the game.

Online is an interesting experience. With the WWE games, you will always find more of the stereotypical cursing 12 year olds than any other franchise on the system. Couple that with sore losers and magical disconnects that seem to be missing from other games and there is a lot more than can be done to improve the experience there--- especially if many achievements involve online play.

All and all, the gameplay is the biggest thing that people come back for. The load screens are still there, taking too much time. The biggest downside is wanting to play a quick match in season mode and getting things loaded and reloaded to something new. The depth is appreciated, but the load times still need to be trimmed.

The grappling system is still trying, but is not the level I'd like when compared to Fire Pro or the old No Mercy/WrestleMania games on the N64. There must be a more functional way to add depth to the character moveset and still make it so everyone can pick the game up.

All and all, this game is certainly not a purchase I regret. Playing with friends online is always fun and the GM mode will at least give me something to kill time with when I wonder what might happen if...

By EdgeYouth - Apr 12, 2007

Smackdown 360

Strengths: Great graphics, create a wrestler, same smackdown style control

Weakness: Loading times seem long, AI a little suspect

If you have played Smackdown before, then you know what to expect with prettier graphics and an updated roster. The new control scheme is OK, but you have the option to go back to last year's. Multiplayer is still a blast, and a few new modes have been introduced. I paid 29.99, and would definitely repurchase at that price.

By egofed - Mar 1, 2007

Great Improvement From Previous Years!

Strengths: Great graphics, DX entrance, detailed storyline, Manager Mode, new grapple system works great, WWE Legends

Weakness: Long loading times, bodies clashing is akward at times.

Overall, the best WWE game to date. It has tons of features, including ladder matches, hell in the cell, and many other types of matches. The story mode is long and detailed with many different possiblilities. All in all, a game well worth about $35. The online mode seems to be rather laggy.

By soccerstud652 - Feb 23, 2007

SVR2K7 ROCKS

Strengths: cool graphics,DX,better matches,better storyline,latest superstars

Weakness: none

yet another cool WWE game from THQ it has it all,the best WWE game ever built the best part is that it involves the immortal DX the graphics of the game are extreme keep up the great work THQ

By gol_gablu - Dec 30, 2006

The greatist game ever

Strengths: everything

Weakness: nothing

Smackdown vs Raw 2007 is the best game ever on Xbox 360 its got great grafics and everything. In season mode it is really cool you get to unlock every arena, both world titles and you can unlock stone cold, rock, hulk, bret hart,rowdy roddy piper and more. The only new match in this game is the mony in the bank ladder match. Its got the boogyman, finlly, umaga , great khali, batista, Dx, rated...
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Smackdown vs Raw 2007 is the best game ever on Xbox 360 its got great grafics and everything. In season mode it is really cool you get to unlock every arena, both world titles and you can unlock stone cold, rock, hulk, bret hart,rowdy roddy piper and more. The only new match in this game is the mony in the bank ladder match. Its got the boogyman, finlly, umaga , great khali, batista, Dx, rated Rko, John cena, rey mysterio, bobby lashly, and more. So buy it before its gone.

By cena5721 - Jan 1, 2007