Overview
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is a wrestling game developed by Yuke's Co. and published by THQ (Company) for PlayStation 2 (Object), PlayStation 3 (Platform), PlayStation Portable (Platform), Wii (Platform), Nintendo DS (Platform), and Xbox 360 (Platform).
This was the first SmackDown vs. Raw game completely available for all next gen systems.
Gameplay
New Features
- The new ECW Extreme Rules Match (hardcore match) as well as new playable ECW wrestlers.
- This game introduced a new struggle type submission and release system.
- Each wrestler would have two fighting styles which were: high-flyer, hardcore, submission artist, powerhouse, showman, brawler, dirty and technical.
- Some finishers and signature moves would be reanimated to make it more stronger visually.
- New weapon selection for weapons underneath the ring was introduced as well as the ability to set fire to tables, guitars and barbwire bats
Modes
- WWE 24/7 was introduced as a wrestler would make decisions everyday of every hour and it would alter any situation. However it only gave limited choices and became repetitive as time progressed.
- Money in The Bank tournament was introduced, and provided a King Of The Ring style to the game.
- ECW Extreme Rules match was introduced along with all of the other match types.
Roster
^ Exclusive to Nintendo DS version
- Not included in Nintendo DS version
Soundtrack
| Artist |
Song
|
| 8 Ball & MJG |
Stand Up
|
| AM Conspiracy |
Right on Time
Welt
|
| Chevelle |
Well Enough Alone
|
| Hellyeah |
You Wouldn't Know
|
| Nobody Famous |
Go Hard
|
| Nonpoint |
Everybody Down
|
| Project 86 |
Evil (A Chorus of Resistance)
Put Your Lips to the TV
|
| Puddle of Mudd |
Famous
|
| Sevendust |
Driven
Feed
|
Xbox 360 Installation
The amount of memory it takes to install this game is 5.7 GB.