WWE Raw 2

Xbox console exclusive

WWE Raw 2: Ruthless Aggression, known as simply WWE Raw 2, is the sequel to WWF Raw. It features enhanced graphics and gameplay, a story mode, and more than 60 WWE superstars. WWE Raw 2 showcases its new features in eight arenas that come to life with 3D crowds and special effects. The enhanced gameplay controls provide better grappling, more balanced momentum shifts, and a realistic AI.

Released: 15 September 2003
Platforms: Windows Xbox
Genres: Fighting Professional wrestling Sports
Developers: Anchor Inc.
Publishers: THQ
Modes: Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective: Third person
Themes: Action
Country: Japan
Age ratings: ESRB T

About

WWE Raw 2 is a professional wrestling video game released for the Xbox console by THQ in 2003, and developed by Tokyo-based company Anchor Inc. It is the sequel to the WWF Raw game that was released in 2002. WWE Raw 2 is the last Raw video game to be released on the Xbox and was succeeded by WWE WrestleMania 21.

Keywords

martial arts
wrestling
box art - real photos
professional wrestler
melee
tie-in
wwe championship
female wrestler
product placement
xbox 360 backwards compatibility

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

For the first time in the series, a season mode is included in the game. It allows players to set up wrestlers, call others out from the locker room, form alliances, and hire managers.

In Create a Superstar mode, users have the ability to choose their character's alignment type and whether he or she is to be a face or heel. The alignments determine who the character's friends and enemies are in the career mode.

Reception

The game received "average" reviews according to video game review aggregator Metacritic. Many praised the creation modes, but criticized the gameplay.