WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 (Wii, 2007)

I am a HUGE WWE fan, so I would need alot of negative aspects for me not to enjoy this game. Well, there are alot here. I was very worried about how this game was gonna play, as it is the first WWE game on the Wii, and with the Wii's unique controls I was fearing WWE Wii Sports Boxing.

I have to say, WOW, the most unique and different wrestling game I have EVER played as far as controls go. I have played all wrestling games since early titles like Royal Rumble and RAW on SNES/Genesis, and this is definately the most unique control system. Seems pretty cool, should get better with next years. I can see that some may not like it, but after experimenting with it and familiarizing, it comes very easy. No, you don't NEED to flail your hands everywhere, but you probably will anyway.

There is ALOT of stuff missing that you would expect in a WWE SvR game, but I understand this is the first WWE game on the Wii, next year WILL BE MUCH BETTER!

Worst thing is that there are no specialty matches. No TLC, Royal Rumble, Hell in a Cell, Elimination Chamber, THERE IS NONE OF THAT. Bigtime dissapointing I know. Matches seem to last no more than 5 minutes for some reason, maybe just because I rock. ;) The career mode to me is very basic and repetitive, more annoying than fun. The graphics are good, but they don't compare to that of the PS3 or 360, but that is not why we have Wii's.

My best advice to anyone interested in this game is RENT before BUY or wait until next years version.

Don't believe me? Try it yourself.