E3 2006
Hands On Preview
Mysterio and
John Cena were going at it, but the damage on Mysterio was mounting out. A
signature Cena move put Mysterio on the mat yet again, but this time the masked
wrestler was not moving too quickly to get up. The pin was applied, as it had
been several times during the match. With the sound of a button being rapidly
depressed, Mysterior tried a few attempts to push off Cena, but to no avail.
Chalk one up
for the journalist … Although kudos have to go to the developer who decided to
not beat up on the aforementioned journalist.
Smackdown
Vs. Raw 2007 has taken the series, visually to new heights. The game has
approximately four times the polygonal count from the previous iteration and has
fully 3D crowds. Not only that, but wrestlers can take the fight into the crowd,
getting weapons and interacting by tearing up signs.
The
wrestlers sweat and it accumulates during the course of the fight.
But the
major changes centered around the gameplay. There are now more than 40
player-controlled moves, and players can also control environmental damage (such
as the damage incurred from pounding an opponent’s head relentlessly into steel
steps).
With more
than 100 match variations in single player, the game also has multiplayer
options for up to four players with 50 match types.
There are
more than 60 playable superstars, including the divas, with authentic theme
music, moves and voiceovers. A detailed morphing system will allow players to
create a realistic grappler in the create a wrestler mode.
The controls
are very good and the moves are well done. The game not only looks good, but
sounds good as well.
WWE is
taking the next step into the next-generation console platforming systems and it
looks excellent and plays well. This is a game that will certainly appeal to
wrestling fans and to sports actions gamers as well.
