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Wwe Smackdown Vs Raw 2012 Psp [top]

While SmackDown vs. Raw 2012 was the initial working title for what became WWE '12, an official version of that game was never released for the PlayStation Portable. WWE '12 was the first entry in the series developed exclusively for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii.

If you are specifically looking for the "WWE '12" era experience on a handheld: wwe smackdown vs raw 2012 psp

The Controls: Four-Button Grappling

Adapting a complex console game to the PSP’s single analog stick (the "nub") and four face buttons was challenging. THQ’s solution was elegant: While SmackDown vs

  • Creation Suite: Very basic. Includes Create-a-Superstar (with fewer parts and texture limitations), Create-a-Finisher (simplified), and Create-an-Arena (extremely limited). No Paint Tool, no Create-a-Story, no advanced logos.
  • : Replacing older stars with the 2012-era roster (e.g., CM Punk in his "Pipebomb" era, Alberto Del Rio, and Sin Cara). The "WWE '12" Aesthetic Creation Suite: Very basic

    . Playing with an updated roster that includes the "Best in the World" at his peak makes the game feel fresh, even if the engine is years old. Gameplay Mechanics

    : The PSP homebrew community is very active. Many creators take the engine of SmackDown vs. Raw 2011

    These stories involved a surprising amount of backstage brawling, branching dialogue choices (text-based), and unlockable characters. For a handheld game you could play on a bus or airplane, having three distinct, multi-hour campaigns was a massive selling point.