WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 for the PlayStation 2 was a popular wrestling game released by THQ and developed by Yuke’s. It was part of the annual WWE video game series and featured a large roster of wrestlers, multiple match types, and a variety of modes. Here are some key features:
Key Features:
1.Roster:
•Included WWE Superstars, Legends, and ECW wrestlers.
•Featured John Cena, Triple H, The Undertaker, CM Punk, and many others.
2.Modes:
•Season Mode: Play as your favorite wrestler in a storyline-driven career mode.
•General Manager Mode: Take control of a WWE brand (Raw, SmackDown, or ECW) and manage its roster, matches, and rivalries.
•Create-A-Wrestler: Customize your own wrestler with moves, attire, and entrance styles.
•Online Play: Compete with other players online (note: servers for PS2 are no longer active).
3.Match Types:
•Hell in a Cell
•Elimination Chamber
•Hardcore
•Money in the Bank
•Royal Rumble
4.Fighting Styles: Introduced the “Fighting Style” system where each wrestler had unique attributes and moves based on their style (e.g., Brawler, High-Flyer, Technical).
5.ECW Integration: For the first time, ECW was a part of the game, including its wrestlers and arena.
6.Soundtrack: Featured songs from various artists to pump up the energy of the game.
Reception:
It was well-received for its depth and variety of features but was critiqued for some bugs and outdated graphics compared to next-gen versions (PS3/Xbox 360).