TheFamilyGuy 11-14-2006, 04:35 PM

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Publisher: THQ

Developer: Yuke's

Release Date: November 14, 2006

Decription:
Don’t just watch it – Live it! Experience the thrill of being a WWE Superstar like never before as WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 delivers the next generation of WWE video games, with new key features, incredible graphics and gameplay that immerse players in hyper-real WWE action in and beyond the ring. (description from Ebgames.com)


The Critics


90- Yahoo! Games
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"SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 is a lot like Raw Superstar Umaga: It's an absolute monster, with tons of power while simultaneously possessing impressive agility. The few gameplay missteps threaten to negate the cool new control options, but the title as a whole is a true next-gen juggernaut that all gamers -- not just those of us who know what a DX crotch-chop is -- should take a serious look at. To paraphrase a Ric Flair quote, "Whether you like wrestling or hate it, learn to love this game, because it's the best thing going!""
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85- Teamxbox
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"The whole of WWE SmackDown!! vs. RAW 2007 is greater than its parts, which naturally makes this game worth a serious look. If you consider the way in which the WWE attitude has been captured with the visuals, how the controls have been improved with the analog system, and how offerings such as the GM mode keep things fresh, you can see how WWE SmackDown!! vs. RAW 2007 is highly regarded for its synergistic power. Sure, there are issue like the A.I., clipping, and sketchy hit detection, but for the most part, this game speaks to the legions of WWE fans out there- loud and clear."
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85- GamePro
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"There is still a lot of button mashing to contend with and it often felt as if there were times when the computer A.I. would artificially get a leg up on us. We're familiar enough with real wrestling to know that the tide of match is supposed to ebb and flow but we'd rather our opponent earn the momentum rather than stealing it away. Also, the action gets a little confusing when there are more than two wrestlers in the ring, which happens quite often given the anything-goes nature of the sport. And the reversal system is helpful at times, but not nearly enough, and it's extremely difficult to master. And yet, Smackdown 07 is easily the best wrestling game to date. There's enough juicy content here to keep you busy for years to come, which is enough time for Hulk Hogan to retire and unretire twelve times."
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85- 1up
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"New ways to play, sure, but SmackDown isn't a true champion -- the terribly long load times (it has to load each and every entrance) gave me a bad case of PSP fever. And though you can almost smell the sweat dripping off the superstars, the animations are still a little wonky. Like the Terminator, these wrestlers may look real, but they walk around beefed-up bots. Forget about tag matches -- the A.I. opponents obviously watch wrestling...you're supposed to help your teammate, dammit! And it's the shame the roster isn't up-to-date. These small qualms aside, SmackDown's next-gen debut should garner a huge pop from grapple gurus. And until Midway releases its game based on the wrestlers from NWA: TNA, SmackDown will be the king of the ring"
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81- GameSpot
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"WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2007 has its share of lingering problems that probably ought to have been cleaned up long ago, and some of the improvements it makes don't come across as terribly necessary. But what the game does right, it does very right. There's so much to do and experience throughout the game, and as a multiplayer game, it's a riot to play, especially with a lot of the crazy gimmick matches. Not to mention that for fans of Microsoft's consoles, this is the first time that an Xbox system has gotten a wrestling game worth its salt, and that fact alone ought to excite just about any Xbox 360 owner out there. Longtime fans of the series will be disappointed by a few shortcomings, but they'll ultimately enjoy what the game offers. And for those who've missed out on the SmackDown! series during its many years as a Sony-system exclusive, it's a great chance for you to find out what you've been missing out on."
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80- Games Radar
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"Tag matches still feel like handicap matches, mainly owing to the fact that your AI-controlled partner doesn't actually do all that much, even when you call for help. There also are several loading screens throughout the game - they're not excruciatingly long like they were in last year's PSP version, but that doesn't make them less annoying as you impatiently wait to start playing. None of this stops the game from being a whole lot of fun, though, especially with some friends. Besides, if you're looking for a licensed wrestling title on the 360, this is the only game in town."
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80- GameSpy
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"WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 is a solid update to the franchise. It doesn't rise leaps and bounds above its PS2 predecessor, but it adds enough in the way of new controls to keep the gameplay fun. Even if it's not as arcade-centric as the older versions, it's user-friendly enough for people who hate wrestling games to want to pick it up and play. I'd recommend it even more emphatically were the online multiplayer more competent, although the 360 version fares better than the PS2 game. Still, for what is essentially a next-gen game, it definitely has the stumbles of a first-time endeavor for Yuke's. In a genre that can finally maximize the potential of digital distribution of video, music, and character files, it would be nice to see SvR have some downloadable content over Xbox Live Marketplace. The PS2 version, for what it is -- a port of a next-gen title, instead of the vice-versa that we saw at 360 launch -- is phenomenal in regard to gameplay and graphics, unless you're playing it on a PS3, where the 480p upscaling does not make it look so hot on an HDTV. All things considered, SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 is a great title, even if it's a stepping stone to what will hopefully be a phenomenal update in the future on next-gen consoles."
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80- IGN
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"Don't let our nitpicking fool you (after all, we snipe because we care) -- WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 is still an imposing beast of a wrestling game. Regardless of its dated animations, rosters, and foolish AI, it's still a heck of a lot of fun. Thousands of different grappling holds await those who tread its squared circle, while the new analog-based mechanics and ultimate control moves add depth to a system that most would expect to be exhausted. In other words, think of SmackDown 2007 as the Ric Flair of videogames -- a wrestling great with enough titles and fond memories to keep its forward momentum for yet another, but aged to a point where we're questioning how much longer it can go."
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It looks like yo mixed up GR and GS. I might check this game out.

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ah no i just put the wrong score for GR. thanks for pointing that out though :D

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this game is started to become a casual sports game: New graphics, few add-ons, some gameplay changes, but always the same game in the end.

I fell they need to make the next one feel different from the rest.

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I played the demo like awhile ago, the grahpics are awesome, but it was little bornig.

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"I have constructed additional pylons, now all your base are belong to us."

darn! Why do all the games I get interested in turn out crappy or bland?