WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2006 - T
Common Sense Note
Parents should know that WWE SMACKDOWN VS. RAW 2006 faithfully 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 going to be similar to the single-player modes.
Families who buy this title may want to discuss how games tie in with TV shows, movies, and other forms of entertainment. Does playing a game like SmackDown vs. Raw 2006 make you more interested in watching the shows? How else does this game act as a marketing tool?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Jeremy Gieske
The partnership between professional wrestling and video games has been a long one, with dozens of games attempting to recreate the high-flying action in the ring. SmackDown vs. Raw 2006 does just that -- while also delivering the over-the-top drama that World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE) is known for.
In the game, wrestlers hit each other with chairs, women are treated as sex objects -- and big personalities rule the ring. Fans will instantly recognize superstars since the game replicates their trademark moves and entrances. The graphics are amazing, and the game excels at offering many modes of play.
An exhibition mode lets players try out a variety of different 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. Cut scenes reveal a variety of plots and rivalries as the season progresses.
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.
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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Sexual ContentScantily clad female wrestlers. In one mode, they strip and spank each other. |
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ViolenceRough and tumble wrestling, with some outrageous moves. Players bleed after getting hit too many times. |
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LanguagePlenty of tough language with mild cursing (damn. etc.) acted out in cut scenes. |
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Social BehaviorWrestlers taunt and try to intimidate each other. |
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CommercialismThe entire game promotes WWE stars and gear. |
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