WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2006 (PlayStation 2, 2005)

I have played the entire Smackdown series and this is by far the best one of them all. The graphics are sharp and realistic. The Create-a-wrestler, create-a-belt and create-an-entrance continues to improve. The season mode seems a bit short, but you can play it over again to unlock wrestlers, unlock items for your locker or take your wrestler on a different route. At first, the new General Manager mode didn’t sound too fun, but it quickly got addicting and it wasn’t so bad. The best thing about this game is the different type of matches the game has to offer. I think the worst thing about this game is the computer difficulty. Easy is really easy and legend is extremely difficult. After a lot of practice of the moves and reversals, the legend difficulty isn’t so bad, but the matches might still be long. Right now, I think this is the best wrestling game in the Smackdown series.

Words cannot explain this wonderful game that THQ made. Every year Smackdown gets better and better. This is probably the most realistic wrestling I have ecer played in my tire life. In here you could do tiltle matches which was also in Smackdown1and2 but then after that it stopped, but who cares causes these title matches are way way better. They also did great on the superstar voiceovers. Rent or Buy if you always loved Smackown but right away. trust me you wont regret it once you play you will love it or maybe you might even marry it, Im serious if you love Smackdown you will marry this game. Know I just hope this review helped you if it didnt please forgive me.

This is the best WWE Smackdown game so far. I've played all of them minus SYM and HCTP. Especially with the General Manager mode, it's great!

The create a superstar has gotten better but there are glitches in the game. Storyline wise it is kinda repetitive. Not much growth and some of the match types have been removed but graphics have improved alot.

Overall its agood game.Theres lots of new features thats what i liked the most theres different story lines for every character.but there too short and leave you wanting more.I brought it because the first title was pretty good and i thought this was going to be even better.For my own experience it wasnt wich was kind of dissapoining.

This is the best wrestling game ever made so far, Awesome graphics, characters looks like the real ones, great game play, changeable storylines in season mode, PPV mode and the challenging challenge mode, great voice acting and cut scenes. if u want a kick ass game that u beat up people to a bloody pulp while enjoying yourself and doing crazy finishing moves then this is the game for you.

Honestly, this is one of the best wrestling games I've ever played. It's so much fun. You really can't go wrong with SvR2k6. If you enjoyed the previous installment, then you're definitely going to enjoy this one. Enough of my blabbering, let's kick off the review.

Story - 8

The story is simple, as usual. You're a WWE Superstar on his way to the top, encountering different matches, fueds, challenges, the sort. The story isn't bad, nope, not at all. And since there are two different brands, there are two different stories (basically).

From what I've played (and I've played both), the stories seem to intertwine a little bit. Not brand-wise, but in the sense of what actually happens during the season. During the RAW brand version, you play as a wrestler, and you go on the WWE Legends tour, in return for a title shot. You then come back, and... eh, actually, that's all I'm going to tell you. On the Smackdown! version of season mode, you watch as General Manager Theodore Long gets run over by a car, and chaos ensues within Smackdown. Enemies are made through accusations, and tension is high. Once again, that's all I'm gonna say. Play them for yourself, you're not gonna be disappointed. All in all, story = good.

Graphics - 10

WOW. When I see the graphics, my mind is blown away. Seriously, the graphics have definitely improved. And I know a lot of people like to skip over the entrances, but just take 1 look at say... maybe Randy Orton's entrance. You won't regret it. The graphics are engineered so well it's amazing. His [Randy Orton] face looks exactly like its' real-life counterpart. The pyros are pretty great, too. Good graphics all around. And we all know good graphics never hurt anybody.

Gameplay - 10

The gameplay is golden, as usual. Great fun. And it's gotten quite real, too. There's even a stamina bar, and each move has a certain amount of stamina it takes up. Throughout the match, you deplete your stamina bar, and you must take pauses, often frequent, to refill it again by pressing select. The matches in the game are good as usual, with new additions such as the Buried Alive match, the Bar Room Brawl, and the Fulfill Your Fantasy match. The GM mode is also a new feature. You get to play the part of the General Manager, the man who makes the decisions, the guy who's in charge.

Sound - 8

The sound is okay. I mean, it's definitely not bad, but it has room for improvement. Most things do. Some commentary is pretty funny, but it does get repetitive as usual. The music isn't bad, although I really don't see anything but rock and rap. Where's the classical? I mean, you know you wanna be kicking some ass to Beethoven.... or maybe that's just me... ah well. Like I said, sound isn't bad.

Miscellaneous - 9

This is where all the other stuff gets put in. Like the new locker room feature. And the creation modes. Anyways, new locker room feature. It's pretty cool. You get to have your own locker room, and you can customize it to your liking. From having different WWE collectibles atop a desk in different areas, to different rugs, to different wall posters. The creation modes are great too. The Create-A-Wrestler is pretty good, as usual. Create-An-Entrance is also pretty cool. Create-A-Stable... interesting enough. Create-A-Moveset, you know. And Create-A-Championship. It's so great. The prices have been lowered IMMENSELY. So now you don't have to save up 50k to get the belt of your dreams.

Overall - 5/5

THQ sends players back to the ring with WWE SMACKDOWN! VS RAW 2006 for the PS2. Featuring many of today’s top wrestlers, an intriguing WWE/RAW storyline, and some new tweaks that make the game much more than a button-masher. WWE SMACKDOWN! VS RAW 2006 features nearly every major player in either the WWE or the RAW roster. With all these characters, including the WWE divas, players will surely find at least one of their favorites. In previous WWE games, each character had the same four grappling attacks, in the 2006 game, each wrestler is assigned four out of seven different styles of fighting and moves. This adds a layer of strategy to the game that requires players to master each character’s abilities. Another addition is stamina and momentum. As wrestlers battle it out, they will lose a little bit of stamina for each move they execute. The more moves they do, however, and the more exciting the match becomes, the more momentum they built up. These two additions stop players from relying on a button-mashing series of powerful moves yet also require them to perform some of the impressive actions or risk losing momentum and the crowd. In addition to these tweaks and the huge roster of wresters, WWE SMACKDOWN! VS RAW 2006 includes a number of different gameplay modes, matches, and hidden characters and costumes. All of the intense WWE and RAW excitement is here, and gamers who love watching the wrestling shows will really enjoy playing the game.

Special Features
The wrestlers from WWE and RAW provide voices, as do commentators Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Michael Cole, and Tazz. The soundtrack includes pieces tracks by Dillinger Escape Plan, Bumpy Knuckles, and other licensed music.

The game was quickly received and in great condition. My son enjoys playing it daily and will purchase from e bay again!

I purchased this game for my 9yr old son's birthday. It is just enough action and excitement to hold his interest but not so violent that we both can't sleep at night.

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Good wrestling game, the review is almost like what you get but I was looking for some game to play with the Giants like Hogan, Warrior, etc.-

i bought this item because i am a wwe fan.so i am trying to get every one of the sesons.and i need this one for ps2.

The game came fast and was in good condition. My son loved it. I bought it cause I ended up renting it at least three times a month. That cost me 6 dollars everytime. So finding it on ebay I was very happy.

This transaction was a very fast one. I paid thru Paypal and this whole transaction, from payment to receipt was completed within 7 days. Thsi is the type of seller Ebay should have! Thanks!

bought the game for my son and was impressed with the graphics and other improvements the game offered. Best of all, my son LOVED it, what better review than that???
Great Game! Great Ebay Seller!

The Game and Box were both in excellent condition. The game itself was one of the best I played. You could pick any wrestler to use. Even though this is the 2006 edition , there were many options and great and current wrestlers

It is good and kids love it. The condition of the CD is good. Did take extra time for shipping about a week?

The game seems to have many story lines and after playing it for a few weeks, I think it is very entertaining. I don't like that you have to build up a lot of wrestling money before you can unlock classic wrestlers like the Rock, Stone Cold, etc. Overall, it was worth getting.

I bought this game a few weeks ago for my son and so far i cant get him away from the ps2. He likes it very much and you can find this game on ebay for only around 5 dollars. This game will be lots of fun no matter how old you are.

The item came and it was just like you said thanks. Iwould recemend to buy from. Great seller. THANKS.

This game is pretty sweet. You have a ton of freedom in creating your own fighter, from what they look like to what fighting style you want. The gameplay is simple but not dumbed down. The ability to reverse moves takes some getting used to but is well worth it. This game has crazy replay factor because it gives you soooo many game modes to pick from and the story mode gives you a touch of choice making ability, although nothing you do really changes the outcome either way. All in all I give this a 4 out of 5. If your a fan of the WWE I can't see how you wouldn't enjoy this game.

i got the game for a gift it was a good price but i played this game before is fun but you need to learn how to use all the moves in the game.