WWE Smackdown vs Raw: 2006 (PSP)

WWE Smackdown vs Raw: 2006 (PSP)

Navneet Prakash, Mar 25, 2006 1454 hrs IST

WWE SmackDown vs RAW, the ruling wrestling franchise on the PS2 has arrived on the PSP

Good graphics, Detailed characters, Impressive motion capture, Enjoyable gameplay.

Long load times, A few AI bugs, Ugly crowd.

Expert Rating :

Expert Review

The 6 1 9
Each wrestler has a finishing move, which can be stored and executed. The finishers, as we call them, are bloody fantastic. I know it's not a new thing, but when you see a well executed 6 1 9 on a PSP, it rocks. Every wrestler can store a finishing move, which is done by gaining momentum. You please the crowd with a constant array of blows to your opponents and you execute your finishers. The crowds chant for you as you keeping bashing your opponents. You will be enchanted with the games pace and engrossing capability. If you execute your finisher on full momentum, the screen turns black and white, and your move is glorified further. Some really good wrestlers with great finishers are the Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Batista and Triple H.

Legendary
The game also features the legends of wrestling. These are unlockable characters; these include great wrestlers like the Hitman, British Bull Dog and Andre the Giant. You need to earn points to be able to unlock them, which is done by wining fights. There is also an arcade mode to play in the game. The arcade mode includes mini games. These games include a game show, Texas Hold'em and the funniest of them all "Eugene Airplane race". These are amusing and surprisingly entertaining, stupid at times (Eugene enacting an airplane), but the only mode of harmless fun.

Fix the Fight
There is a new mode of play, wherein you play the manager. It's good fun and new to the whole wrestling game scenario. It's entertaining to an extent but may not appeal to all. Its like playing Championship manager, you choose wrestlers, manage their fights and schedules. As a manager you can decide who your wrestler fights with and on which arena. You can also simulate all the fights and proceed with the seasons. The manager mode is innovative, but lacks complete satisfaction. Hopefully in the next installments the mode will be improved further.

Finisher
This is an excellent game, enjoyable and engaging. The first wrestling game on the PSP, it's a must for wrestling enthusiast's. It is a wonderful addition to your PSP collection. Buy this game if you are a passionate wrestling fan, and release the fighter inside you.

Test Unit sourced from E-xpress India, Mumbai.