 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
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 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2006
- PlayStation 2
- Price: $49.99
- Genre: Fighting
Common Sense Media says
Replicates rowdy TV wrestling -- for teens.
Parents say
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Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
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.
What's it about?
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.
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.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how games tie in with TV shows, movies, and other forms of entertainment. Does playing a game like this make you more interested in watching the shows? How else does this game act as a marketing tool?
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AGE
Good for some tweens
The game is great , but it is inaproprite for ages under 11
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Okay for most part highly reccomended for preteens and teens
I first played this game when i wr got i was 10 or 11 as my parents were very lienent with video games.I stil buy the game every year but this was the 1st one i ever got.I think it is a very fun and addictive game. I agree educational value is very low but that is the way it's supposed to be.Positive messages are few and far in between but their none the less as you fight with antagaganist charecters you fight for good for the most part.The same goes to positive role models as you can in some cases choose a negative choice or positive depending on the players choice.Violance is going to come with a wrestlinh game it is a no brainer.Sexual content is involved in some stories and their is a fufill your fantasy match which scantily clad woman fight and may get down to underwear tho this is not neccesary to win as you cn also hit with a paddle an not mentioned hit each other with pillows.The languige is NOT an issue by any means unless you dont want your child to say d*mn and cr*p and there are taunts and non graphc threats,product placement is part of a game based on a coorporation wrestling company so yeah.there is also no drinking or smoking as this is very good!i love the game it is so fun easy to play after practice and story mode has more healthy missions.i reccomend to 13 and u[ but twwelve is also good and boys will love this and i may be a girl but i lov it and while playing it i never feel offended by the way girls are treayed or act as they are strong charecters who stand up in story.graphics are good for its time playing is fun i have spent countless hours playing and many matches and content is good and i still play this almost 6 years later.hope you get for your kids.
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Cool Game
I Love Wrestling So Its A Great Game For Me. There Is Nothing Wrong with It
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Stay Away!
In the game, there is Chris Benoit, the former wrestler who did a double Murder suicide. Bad overtones.
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Iffy...
This is a game that is pretty iffy...
Women are used as eye candy in this game and I do not like that.
There is a lot of violence in this game, and you can get under the ring and pull out steel chairs, 2x4's, and lots of other stuff. There is some blood in this game; if you take too many blows you bleed. Personally, I think this is a great game, but know how you're kid will react to it before buying or renting this game.
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| Platforms: | PlayStation 2 |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | Fighting |
| Developer: | Jakks Pacific Inc |
| Release date: | November 8, 2005 |
| Price: | $49.99 |
| ESRB rating: | T for Blood, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence |
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