Parents' Guide to

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2006

By Jeremy Gieske, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Replicates rowdy TV wrestling -- for teens.

Game PlayStation 2 2005
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Based on 1 parent review

Sharon7515
Sharon7515 Adult
October 15, 2011
age 18+

Stay Away!

In the game, there is Chris Benoit, the former wrestler who did a double Murder suicide. Bad overtones.

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
Too much consumerism
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
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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?

Our review:
Parents say (1):
Kids say (10):

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.

Talk to Your Kids 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?

Game Details

  • Platform: PlayStation 2
  • Available online?: Available online
  • Publisher: Jakks Pacific Inc
  • Release date: November 8, 2005
  • Genre: Fighting
  • ESRB rating: T for Blood, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence
  • Last updated: November 4, 2015

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