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Post by nealo on Jan 30, 2008 9:39:43 GMT -5
im having a bit of a dilemma, I want a good wrestling game for Xbox 360. I loved smackdown vs raw 06 for PS2 but its quite out of date and ive passed my ps2 onto a friend. I noticed in Game that SDvR 07 is only £9.99 for xbox 360. where as its like £29.99 for the 2008 version. I dont know whyt because its on sale for every other console for £14.99. is it worth forking out the extra £20??
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Post by Loki on Jan 30, 2008 9:48:02 GMT -5
Not quite sure about the 360, but the 07 game was plagued by tons of bugs who made the gameplay difficult.
08 I've played for 10 minutes, so I can't judge it.
I'd go for the 08 one anyway as it'll probably "use" the hardware better [ie. not a port from the PS2/whatever version]
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Post by skiller on Jan 30, 2008 9:59:49 GMT -5
As a whole I enjoyed '08 a lot more.
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Post by shiranui on Jan 30, 2008 10:39:28 GMT -5
Gameplay-wise '08 is somewhat better if you ignore the fact that THQ removed manual targeting for some reason.
The 24/7 mode, however, is probably the worst story mode ever seen in a wrestling game.
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Post by nealo on Jan 30, 2008 10:45:17 GMT -5
so far im guessing 08 is the better choice?
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Post by twiggy101 on Jan 30, 2008 11:06:19 GMT -5
08 version for the 360 gives you the option to use custom tracks for your wrestlers' enterances.
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Post by Veladus Jobs To Dead Computers on Jan 30, 2008 11:12:04 GMT -5
08 is a lot buggier than 07. Not to say 07 isn't a Windows 95 itself. Supposedly THQ needed more time to fully remove Benoit and would've had to push the game release out past Christmas. McMahon didn't want to give up the Christmas sales, but kept adamant about removing Benoit. So they had to prioritize that over doing other things that really, really needed to be done. Some parts make you wonder if there was any beta testing at all. Like there's a Classic WCW Championship, and Classic WWE Attitude Championship. By default, Ric Flair has the Attitude title and Steve Austin has the WCW belt. How could that slip past any decent beta testing team? Or the Legend Killer... Edge? Storyline mode is AWFUL. It's buggy as all hell, it's repeditive and just plain garbage. GM mode is almost the same with a few minor (but not very positive) changes. Roster is bleh, and the movesets are not only further reduced but you're restricted to moves allowed by both your weight class and fighting style. So your choice of moves is just pathetic. Which you might not notice at first since you have less places to put moves on top of it.
This isn't to say it's all bad. 08 is the king of hardcore combat, and if you like that style then you'll love 08. There's many new weapons, from keno sticks to guitars, and you can even light tables or barbed wire two by fours on fire. There is also a new submission system. It's called 'struggle submission.' Some people love it, some people hate it. The biggest downside to it is that non-SS moves can't make anyone tap out. So although they FINALLY added a grapevine anklelock, you can never make anyone tap with it. Also, the aforementioned "fighting styles" make things more interesting. Everyone gets to pick 2 styles, a primary and a secondary. You get little bonus abilities from each (for instance, a technical wizard like Bret Hart will automatically reverse stronger grapple moves until one of their limbs is yellow) as well as an actived ability that gives you a huge bonus for about 30 seconds (for instance, brawlers like Undertaker can use 'Wreck Shop' which makes them automatically reverse strikes and makes their own strikes irreversable until it wears off).
Overall, I'd say if you really love hardcore fights or really want the newest updates, grab 08. If not, save some money and get 07. 08 has as many steps backwards as it does steps forwards.
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Post by Celgress on Jan 30, 2008 14:54:59 GMT -5
'O8 was much better than '07 IMHO.
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Post by nealo on Jan 30, 2008 15:15:14 GMT -5
stil very confused
is gm mode good in 07?
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Post by Veladus Jobs To Dead Computers on Jan 30, 2008 15:25:13 GMT -5
stil very confused is gm mode good in 07? No. GM mode is crap in all versions. And pretty much the same thing in all versions. Sadly, they never improved much upon the original (when did it debut? 06?). Shame, since playing as the GM could be a lot of fun if they spent more time on that mode. |
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Post by nealo on Jan 30, 2008 15:28:05 GMT -5
stil very confused is gm mode good in 07? No. GM mode is crap in all versions. And pretty much the same thing in all versions. Sadly, they never improved much upon the original (when did it debut? 06?). Shame, since playing as the GM could be a lot of fun if they spent more time on that mode. i really liekd GM mode on 06!! made me feel liek i was part of WWE creative team! im guessing its the smae but with newer wrestlers. how do the rosters compare? |
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Post by Veladus Jobs To Dead Computers on Jan 30, 2008 15:36:18 GMT -5
No. GM mode is crap in all versions. And pretty much the same thing in all versions. Sadly, they never improved much upon the original (when did it debut? 06?). Shame, since playing as the GM could be a lot of fun if they spent more time on that mode. i really liekd GM mode on 06!! made me feel liek i was part of WWE creative team! im guessing its the smae but with newer wrestlers. how do the rosters compare? Really? Wow. I think you may be the first person I've talked to that liked the way GM mode worked. Most people hated the way feuds required doing the same matches every week, or how matches were rated solely on the wrestler's popularity. Anyway... SvR07: Batista Big Show The Boogeyman Bobby Lashley Booker T Carlito Chavo Guerrero Chris Benoit Chris Masters Daivari Edge Finlay The Great Khali Gregory Helms Hardcore Holly Joey Mercury JBL John Cena Johnny Nitro Kane Ken Kennedy Kid Kash Kurt Angle Lance Cade Mark Henry Matt Hardy Mick Foley Paul Burchill Psicosis Randy Orton Rey Mysterio Ric Flair Rob Van Dam Shawn Michaels Shelton Benjamin Snitsky Super Crazy Trevor Murdoch Triple H Umaga The Undertaker Viscera Vito William Regal Candice Michelle Jillian Hall Lita Melina Mickie James Torrie Wilson Trish Stratus Bam Bam Bigelow Bret Hart Cactus Jack Dude Love Dusty Rhodes Eddie Guerrero Hulk Hogan Jerry Lawler Jim Neidhart Mankind Mr. Perfect The Rock Roddy Piper Shane McMahon Stone Cold Steve Austin Tazz SvR08: Candice Michelle Carlito Jeff Hardy John Cena JTG King Booker Melina Mickie James Mr. Kennedy Mr. McMahon Randy Orton The Sandman Shad Shane McMahon Shawn Michaels Snitsky Triple H Umaga William Regal Ashley Batista Chavo Guerrero Chris Masters Edge Finlay The Great Khali Gregory Helms JBL Kane Kenny Dykstra Mark Henry Matt Hardy Michelle McCool MVP Rey Mysterio Ric Flair Torrie Wilson The Undertaker Bobby Lashley CM Punk Elijah Burke Johnny Nitro Kelly Kelly Marcus Cor Von Bret Hart Mick Foley Rick Rude The Rock Roddy Piper Stone Cold Tommy Dreamer Terry Funk Sabu |
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Post by nealo on Jan 30, 2008 15:38:17 GMT -5
so alot more choice in 08. then again theres some Wrestlecrap worthy gimmicks in 07 eg paul birchill, vito
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Post by Jiren on Jan 30, 2008 16:50:52 GMT -5
07
It had it's problems but it's still way better than 08, 08 is a disaster.
The only good thing in 08 is Extreme rules match
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Post by Bram wants to 'urt you on Jan 30, 2008 17:08:58 GMT -5
We have a Cash Generator near us, and they were selling all PS2 games off for £2.50 a throw, and I picked up 2007 for less than it would have cost to rent. That said I don't find it anywhere near as fun as Here Comes The Pain. And you're talking about the x-box versions, so I'll get me coat.  |
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Post by Jiren on Jan 30, 2008 17:19:44 GMT -5
We have a Cash Generator near us, and they were selling all PS2 games off for £2.50 a throw, and I picked up 2007 for less than it would have cost to rent. That said I don't find it anywhere near as fun as Here Comes The Pain. And you're talking about the x-box versions, so I'll get me coat. HCTP is the series high point, no other Smackdown game comes close |
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Post by TOTB - Think Outside The Box on Jan 30, 2008 21:19:54 GMT -5
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Post by nealo on Jan 31, 2008 11:31:35 GMT -5
2007 it is. hope they still ahve it in stock!
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Post by Godhand on Jan 31, 2008 12:46:43 GMT -5
In 2007 you have to deal with the monstrous overselling. Once you get a body part red you aref***ed. A punch can beat you.
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Post by Joekishi on Jan 31, 2008 13:54:46 GMT -5
Both of these games suck, I like like SvR 2006 the best
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