By Doug Radcliffe
Design by James Cheung

Enter the ring as a good guy, fight clean, and win over the crowd or become a bad guy, fight dirty, and ignore the rules. THQ’s Smackdown vs. RAW features a new clean and dirty tactics meter, which increases or decreases based your actions in the squared circle. A fan favorite, or face, excites the crowd with aerial moves, amazing reversals, and the will to win. The hated star, or heel, uses weapon attacks, performs underhanded moves, and ignores the referee.

THQ’s Smackdown vs. RAW offers a roster of over 50 current and legendary WWE superstars, including Triple H, Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, Chris Benoit, Mankind, Bret Hart, and Andre the Giant and features a new season mode of storylines, feuds, and championship bouts.

This GameSpot WWE Smackdown vs. RAW game guide includes:

• Wrestler Stats: This section provides statistics for all WWE superstars and legends in WWE Smackdown vs. RAW.
• Match Strategies: Check here for general strategies, tips on dirty and clean tactics, and a breakdown of each match type.
• Season Tips: This section covers WWE Smackdown vs. RAW’s season mode with a rundown of character attributes, experience points, and tips for success.
• Challenge Mode: This section reveals all WWE Smackdown vs. RAW amateur, rising star, superstar, and legend challenges, their completion rewards, and offers tips on completing challenges.
• Create a Superstar: Here you’ll find tips on using the Create a Superstar mode with a guide to creating a classic era Hulk Hogan.
• Shopzone: This section compiles all shopzone items, descriptions, and prices.
• Secrets: Look here for instructions on unlocking a collection of hidden extras, including new wrestler attires and legend move sets.

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