Unfortunately, the gameplay is hampered due to the A.I. The WWE 2K19 version is much better, and so it should be. It is not perfect, but it’s a welcome addition because it makes sense and adds some realism to the formula. If you let your stamina deplete entirely, you leave yourself wide open to attacks, whereas if you maintain stamina well, you can get the edge on an opponent. It slows down the game for sure, but decision-making becomes important. So, say you are using a flurry of moves, you will need to take a moment to recover your stamina afterwards. As you perform moves, your stamina depletes. The stamina bar is one of the most intriguing additions to gameplay and, in fact, the entire game. This allowed me to jump in and get used to the control scheme quickly. It encourages you to use a variety of moves due to the ease of doing so. I appreciate the attempt at doing something different with the control scheme. It allows for more opportunities and variety with your moves and frees up other buttons for different moves and actions. Essentially, the right analogue stick is now what you use to perform grapples, throws and submissions. I find the control scheme quite unique and fun, for example. I have to say, it’s not bad at all in SvR 2007. Much of your time is spent wrestling, so it must be enjoyable. Let’s find out.įor a wrestling game, gameplay should be the most important feature. So, I headed back to SvR 2007 on my PlayStation 2 with this question: ‘Is it still a blast to play?’. While thinking of this article idea, I wondered if I was just blinded by nostalgia. This is a big statement, considering the time between the SvR 2007 and, say, WWE 2K19 – which is arguably the best WWE 2K game. It mostly improved on SvR 2006 and offers more content than even the WWE 2K games. Of all the SvR games, there are several fan favourites, including the 2006, 2007, and 2010 versions. Other features such as customisable locker rooms, PPV mode, and the cult-followed GM mode all became loveable staples within the games.
Creation elements were also stepped up in this series of games, making your custom superstars and entrances look even better. They provided a very fun arcade-like experience while mixing in intriguing stories separate from WWE and elements of realism. RAW (SvR) games are beloved by the wrestling community.