Others say...

"Another WWE Wrestling Game!"
What can i say? I think this game is stupid but then again i think all wrestling games are stupid. My hubby bought this & loves it!

"superb"
greats storyline, fantastic effects, many many of your wwe superstar signature moves at your control and a great wwe 24/7 mode

"The most brutal version yet"
When THQ first started the smackdown series, I have to admit that I was not a fan. Smackdown "just bring it" was awful. I thought I would never play another one, but I decided to give "shut your mouth" a try, and it was a big improvement. Since then every version seems to get a little better.

What I like most about the Smackdown games is... well, laying the smackdown. I love giving a good beating, and this game allows you to lay the ultimate smackdown. I love the hotspots: being able to slam my opponents head into the steel steps, or rubbing his face into the steel cage. Also, for the first time since "just bring it" you can now carry the fight into the crowd (kind of). However, the best smackdown comes in the hell in the cell. You now have the ability to throw an opponent off the cage and through the announce table. Imagine seeing the great khali choke slamming his opponent off the cell and through the table. you can do it!

Yes, there are a few drawbacks. no bra and panties matches for the divas. Also for some reason its harder to stomp on downed opponents. Many times you will try to kick a downed opponent and the kicks don't connect. Also, the commentary has a few glitches.

Drawbacks aside (and there are only a few), this is the best smackdown game yet, and I love the addition of Mr Perfect to list of legends.

However, one thing I can't understand is why THQ adds new elements to the series and takes them away, such as the pre match mini games that we got in 2006. Another great element which was taken out after "shut your mouth" was the after match option where you could push a button to attack the opponent after the match.

"Tough To Learn"
Let's be honest. This game is great, no doubt about it. The features far outweigh the disappointments, but let's break them down.

The Good:
Amazing graphics, the cool ability to control every aspect of your wrestler, his image, his entrance. It's like being in the tv show itself, complete with storylines and interaction with other wrestlers.

The Bad:
The controls are just too tough to learn. Right analog, left analog, and heavy usage of both. Its also annoying to those of us who prefer the keypad to even have to USE the analog sticks. Now the keypad is annoyingly used only for taunting which can get your a** beat when you mistakenly hit it to move your wrestler. The constant usage of all buttons is a bit daunting. The first time you find yourself in a tag-team match and try to tag your partner you will know what I mean. First select, oops, no your facing the ref now - ok, select again, ok, now I am facing my tag team partner. Dang it, the X button didn't tag him. SHOOT I just got a chair to the back of my head because IT TOOK TOO LONG! ---While I admit that they made ample use of every control option available, it's just overkill.

Overall, if you can invest the time in this game, you pick everything up. But the learning process is slow. Also, THQ why do you start the created wrestlers at an overall rating of 37? Man, how about a 50 at least? Talk about making this a demanding game to learn....

"WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2007"
Bought this game mostly for my son. He and his friends love it. However, learning the moves presents a significant challenge. There are just too much button combinations to remember.