WWE Smackdown VS Raw 2006: Awesome Game!! I believe that this is the wrestling game we ve all been waiting for. Love it!
Next mode I played was the GM mode and I have to say it is a welcome addition to the game. It all starts with an automatic or manual draft and then your off to the races as GM of your brand. Depending on your talent you ll be spending money to keep that talent and as a fatigue meter ever present you have to keep your stars rested or risk injury (which will dampen your next card or pay per view) not to mention keeping their popularity up by hosting rivalries between in your roster (I had up to six going) options within the card are called "promo 1" and "promo 2" in which you can advertise, merchandise, start new rivalry, or even invade the opposing show with a superstar of your choice and etc. Whats my problem with this mode? I cant actually see if any of it is doing any good! I dont see the merchandise being sold; no clips of rivalry and its tensions. Maybe next time:p but, I do hope to see this feature again in future installments. Still with me? its my 1st review! another complaint I have is the A.I. for I definetely cursed like a sailor when my tag partner refused to keep the other dude at bay as I went for THE WIN you stupid @$%^! and dont be surprised if you find yourself hitting your opponent when you could of swore you missed. It happens but not enough to dampen your experience. Like I said its not perfect but close.
okay, create a wrestler added some tweaks and its as good as it ever was. Create a belt I like and you are able to build up the belts prestige and value among other things! how cool is that? then you have the Locker Room. Here you conduct business as far as your stats go; win/lose, titles, challenge mode, shop mode and even a little training for your created wrestler and wardrobe for your superstar during the season. The items for purchase are definetely different from last time as you can buy items to furnish you locker room (like a bobbleheads and posters etc...) and you can choose the flooring and color of the walls! in short its WWE meets The Sims (to a point) my favorite are the trophies you can win by fullfilling certain obligations in the game. Not gonna give it away but, there is alot to do! I am a little ticked about the legends roster. Yeah, there are a few new faces to this roster but cmon if I see Mankind or the Rock again I ll puke. Anybody ever hear of Mr. Perfect or Ravishing Rick Rude? and where is the Legion of Doom?!?! all I m saying is I d like to see MORE new faces (maybe I am being greedy) or better yet ring up American Technos (makers of the awesome arcade game WWF WRESTLEFEST) and throw that gem in there! maybe then I ll quit complaining. But, at the end of it all this game leaves me wanting more because I feel they are coming closer and closer to being and having the perfect wrestling ever its only a matter of time but for now I enjoyed (and going to be enjoying) this game for a long time because its beautiful and there is just so much to do. Thank you THQ and Yukes for a job well done. Call me old fashioned but, I think there should be some sort of tribute to all the fallen heroes and legends of the business (didnt have time for an Eddie Guererro tribute unfortunately) yknow, sorta like a memorial mode with bios of these great entertainers and gladiators of our time. Until then I anticipate a much more complete WWE game for the PS3 in all its splendid glory. Imagine the possibilities and know that my money will be flying out of my wallet when it finally arrives. For now I shall enjoy this current entry until the last save is made and I hope you do so as well for it is worth your time.