Not the worst WWE game, but man, they could have done much better.

User Rating: 6 | WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 PS3
Ok, I know you're supposed to constantly evolve in games, but not de-evolve. This game feels like last years game....no, actually, it feels like it was a game released two years ago and last years was actually a step up. So, lets start off with the good things first shall we?

Pros: Decent graphics (of course this is on an HD TV)
The new fighting styles are a nice addition. (could have been implemented a bit better though)
ECW as a seperate brand is a nice touch.
More zones around the arena to interact with.
An Extreme rules match with a ton of weapons.

Cons: Horrid new controls. (Most of the same as last year, but some new things that just make for akward movements, like running, and reversing with the trigger buttons feels wierd.)
Reversal, reversal, reversal, reversal, reversal, reversal, reversal, reversal.........the computer does this about 100 times per match. (It's really friggin annoying)
The Create a Wrestler mode is nice, but when you can only level them up one point at a time, it gets old really really fast.
Why do I have to pay to improve my Mic and On camera skills? WTF?
No stored finishers? And if I don't use em within a few seconds I lose it? Again, WTF mate? WTF?
Half the WWE stars are missing....London, Kendrick...and there are just way to damn many others to mention.
Load times are ridiculous. (on a next gen system, you think this crap would be faster.)
Commentary is the same crap as last year.


So, there ya have it. A game that sadly will more than likely be a hit on the PS3 simply because at the moment, it's the only WWE game on the PS3. Hopefully THQ removes their head from their...ahem......soon and next year's offering is better. (I won't hold my breath though)