WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw
WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw is a professional wrestling video game that was published by THQ except in Japan where it was published by Yuke's, who also developed the game. It was released for the PlayStation 2 video game console on November 2, 2004 in North America, November 12, 2004 in Europe and on February 3, 2005 in Japan. It was called Exciting Pro Wrestling 6: SmackDown! vs. RAW in Japan. It is the first game titled WWE SmackDown vs. Raw and the sixth in the series overall.
| WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Yuke's |
| Publisher(s) | THQ Yuke's (Japan) |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
| Release | NA November 2, 2004 EU November 12, 2004 AUS February 3, 2005 |
| Genre(s) | Professional wrestling Fighting |
| Mode(s) | Single-player multiplayer multiplayer online |
The game is the sequel to WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain and was followed by WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006. It was the first WWE game that could be played online. Wrestlers can be set to have clean or dirty tactics during matches.
Reception
The game got a "Platinum" sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA),[1] selling at least 300,000 copies in the United Kingdom.[2]
Critical
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The game got a score of 80/100 on Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[13]
Accolades
| Distributor: | Category: | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Spike Video Game Awards | Best Fighting Game | Nominated[source?] |
| 9th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards | Fighting Game of the Year | Nominated[14] |
References
- ↑ "ELSPA Sales Awards: Platinum". Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association. Archived from the original on 15 May 2009. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ↑ Caoili, Eric (26 November 2008). "ELSPA: Wii Fit, Mario Kart Reach Diamond Status In UK". Gamasutra. Archived from the original on 18 September 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ↑ EGM staff (25 December 2004). "WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw". Electronic Gaming Monthly (186): 122.
- ↑ Cutlack, Gary (17 November 2004). "WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ Zoss, Jeremy (December 2004). "WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw". Game Informer (140): 174. http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/E8E5347F-0E09-4308-BBC0-EEBB2120F0A2.htm. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ Navarro, Alex (1 November 2004). "WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ Leeper, Justin (10 November 2004). "GameSpy: WWE SmackDown vs. Raw". GameSpy. Archived from the original on 18 January 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ The Bearer (16 November 2004). "WWE Smackdown vs. Raw - PS2 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on 29 March 2009. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ Dunham, Jeremy (29 October 2004). "WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW". IGN. Archived from the original on 29 September 2008. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ Smith, David (January 2005). "WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. http://www.1up.com/reviews/wwe-smackdown-raw. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ↑ Villoria, Gerald (7 December 2004). "WWE SmackDown vs. RAW Review". X-Play. Archived from the original on 15 December 2004. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ Gardner, Omari (21 November 2004). 'WWE SmackDown vs. Raw'. http://www.freep.com/entertainment/videogames/gmini21e_20041121.htm. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 29 January 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ "D.I.C.E. Awards By Video Game Details WWE SmackDown! vs Raw". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
Other websites
- Official WWE SmackDown vs. Raw website Archived 2011-11-21 at the Wayback Machine
