Why can these guys NOT make a great game? You may want to read this...
The graphics are very nice. The 24/7 mode is very dull. Lacks many improvements that should have been made.
Why can they not create a great game?
With every passing year and technology continues down the road of amazement. THQ has everything they need to be successful with their Smackdown! vs RAW series. The roster on this one is horrible! With all the great superstars available this game is so limited.
With only a year to make the next Smackdown vs RAW, the only thing it seems they have time for is... finding a new cover for the game, changing the year "WOW! Lets call this one 2008!", leaving us to guess what button will they choose as a finisher this time?, and making a few slight roster changes.
OKAY...So maybe they do a little more, but is it really worth talking about?
I personally quit staying up-to-date with wrestling a couple of years ago, but for some reason I love the idea of getting to make your own decisions.
THQ could make this happen!
To: THQ
From: All of us fans!
Take the time to get creative. Build a mind blowing story line. Add unforgettable matches. GM Mode is a nice feature for me, Give Me More Control! Give us a HUGE roster "2009 should be the year for this, however, I feel like much will be the same"! The graphics are there...no more worrying about a poor display. THQ, you have everything you need to make this work. Even if it means taking more than a year to do it. Every fan could agree, that if you build the perfect wrestling game, we will not need anything extra for a couple more years anyway.
Main Point...
So stop wasting years, money, and losing fans by the game. AND build one to rank as an all-time best! They can earn a 10 on GameSpot, but with the way things are now, it looks like it may never come.
Overall...
-Graphics on 2008 are very very good.
-Storyline for the most part is dull. "this could be huge!" Think of the possibilities wrestling fans!
-Matches are really not that impressive. "Hey we do get an inferno match for 2009!" AND in the videos and screenshots it looked like hell in the worst possible way. Maybe I am too picky. But if this is what we have to look forward to every year COME ON!
-The Rosters are so small! If you are going to bring in Smackdown, RAW, and ECW... then BRING IT!
Nothing else really worth reviewing here...
Rent the game before you buy it. If you are looking for something fresh, Axe deodorant has a nice new scent. Not worth the price tag for this game!