PS2 WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006

Product detailed description

WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006 for PlayStation 2 is a professional wrestling game developed by Yuke's and published by THQ in 2005. The title is part of the popular WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw series and offers wrestling fans an even more realistic and in-depth experience than previous installments, with improved gameplay, new features and detailed graphics.

Game description:

WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006 features an extensive roster of over 50 wrestlers from the 2005/2006 edition, including iconic figures such as John Cena, The Undertaker, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Batista, and many more. Players can wrestle in a variety of matches in WWE branded arenas on SmackDown! and Raw, and the game also features several legendary wrestlers from the past.

The game introduces a new game mode , General Manager Mode, which allows players to take on the role of the general manager of one of WWE's brands, build wrestling cards, contract wrestlers, manage budgets, and strive to achieve top-rated television shows. This mode brings a whole new strategic element that adds depth and variety to the gaming experience.

Gameplay:

WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006 enhances the series' traditional fighting system with new mechanics such as a stamina system that simulates wrestlers' fatigue during a match, leaving players to strategically manage their moves and energy. The game also introduces a new system of contextual strikes and defenses that allows players to block and parry opponents' attacks as the situation dictates.

The game offers a variety of match types, including classic modes such as Singles Match, Tag Team, Triple Threat, and special matches such as Hell in a Cell, Royal Rumble, Ladder Match, Table Match, Steel Cage Match, and the newly added Buried Alive Match. Players can also fight in the revamped Backstage Brawl Mode, which includes an interactive environment and the ability to use different objects during a match.

Graphics and Sound:

The game's graphics have been improved over previous installments, with detailed character models, realistic animations and faithfully rendered arenas. The soundtrack features authentic match sounds, official wrestlers' entrance music and commentary by Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross to add a realistic feel to the matches.