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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2006

(2005, Video Games - Fighting, Rated T, Play it on: PlayStation 2)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Replicates rowdy TV wrestling -- for teens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–17

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
  • Messages:

    Wrestlers taunt and try to intimidate each other.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Rough and tumble wrestling, with some outrageous moves. Players bleed after getting hit too many times.
  • Sex:

    Scantily clad female wrestlers. In one mode, they strip and spank each other.
  • Language:

    Plenty of tough language with mild cursing (damn. etc.) acted out in cut scenes.
  • Consumerism:

    The entire game promotes WWE stars and gear.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2006 was written by Jeremy Gieske

Parents need to know that this game replicates the raucous antics and violence of the WWE TV shows: Players attempt to achieve a takedown by any means possible, using chairs, 2x4s, and other weapons. Scantily clad female wrestlers and some mildly explicit language are used to overcharge the cheesy drama. In the Fulfill Your Fantasy mode, female wrestlers dressed in French maid, nurse, or schoolgirl outfits try to strip each other to their underwear or spank each other on a bed. The game is online enabled but doesn't use voice, so the gameplay is similar to the single-player modes.

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What’s the Story?

In WWE SMACKDOWN VS. RAW 2006, wrestlers hit each other with chairs, women are treated as sex objects -- and big personalities rule the ring. Fans will recognize superstars since the game replicates their trademark moves and entrances.

An exhibition mode lets players try a variety of matches, such as tag-team, cage matches, Royal Rumbles, etc. The drama comes out during season play, in which players choose WWE superstars like Hulk Hogan and Triple H -- or create their own wrestler -- to take through an entire season. In manager mode, players control a stable of wrestlers, set up the appropriate matches, and attempt to become the general manager with the highest TV ratings. Finally, an online mode allows players to take each other on, using many of the exhibition mode games.

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Is It Any Good?

The graphics are amazing, and the game excels at offering many modes of play. The downside? The controls are complicated, and casual players may especially be frustrated during matches.

Overall, parents should wrestle with their feelings about TV wrestling before investing in this game. OK with it? Then, you -- and your teen -- will find plenty to enjoy in this well-produced title.

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Publisher’s Details

Released on 11/08/2005, price $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: T (for Blood, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence)

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  1. I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    I played these kinds of games when I was young. Of course there is plenty of imitatible behavior. As long as your kids know wrestling is fake, they should be fine. There is of course wrestling violence, blood, some mild swearing and sexual overtones, but those would probably go over the heads of young kids.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 7
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

    looks like a good game

    My older brother (he's 12) plays this game a lot, an it looks cool. His favorit thing is the fantasy match, but he tells me to leav the room when he does, but I like it when he does the story. My dad says it is bad,

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great game, best of the series, other than HCTP

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