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WWE RAW 2
Developer(s)	Anchor Inc.
Publisher(s)	THQ
Release date(s)	September 15, 2003 (US) October 10, 2003 (EU)
Genre(s)	Fighting, Wrestling
Mode(s)	Single player, multiplayer
Rating(s)	ESRB: Teen (T)
Platform(s)	Xbox

WWE RAW 2 is a video game released for the Xbox console by THQ in 2003, and developed by Tokyo, Japan-based company Anchor Inc. It is the sequel to the WWE RAW (formerly WWF RAW) game that was released in 2002 after numerous delays.

The game was given the tagline Ruthless Aggression, a phrase used regularly in WWE at the time, coined by Mr. McMahon.

Contents 1 Gameplay 1.1 Season mode 1.2 Reception and gameplay 1.2.1 Featured wrestlers 1.2.2 Divas 2 External links

For the first time in the series, a season mode was included in the game, allowing players to set-up other wrestlers, call others out from the locker room, form alliances, and hire managers. It remains unmatched in complexity by any other wrestling game's season mode.

In Create A Superstar you have the ability to choose your alignment and whether you are to be face or heel. In Season Mode you cannot change your alignment, but you can change who likes or dislikes you by the various options. You can also change your Type from heel to face or face to heel using the options. Face to Heel using surprise attacks or anything that makes other Superstars dislike you. Heel to Face using Encourage or anything that makes Superstars like you.

To successfully complete a season, the player is required to play through 12 months of RAW and SmackDown! shows, as well as Pay-Per-View events, and finish the season with either the WWE Championship, or the World Heavyweight Championship. Successful seasons earn points, which can be seen in the "Hall of Fame" section of the main menu of the game, which in turn unlock items of clothing and entrance videos which can later be used in the creation or modification of characters. However, these items can also be unlocked using the "Steal" action during events in Season Mode. Unlike season modes from the SmackDown! series, RAW 2 has no voice overs or text. The odds of receiving title shots, and of successfully completing the various available actions in season mode, are mostly based on the popularity of the character in use.

However, other factors, such as a character's level of friendliness towards other characters, such as Surprise Attacks, Encouragement, or the use of repetitive call-outs can also affect the odds. There are a few flaws in the season mode, however: if the player is competing in a title match, the belt can be won via disqualification, going against WWE rules. Also, divas are able to win World Titles. Another flaw during gameplay is while playing Royal Rumble, you can exit the ring on your own terms and still not be eliminated.

The game was considered a vast improvement from the last title. However, critics gave it generally negative reviews (though major gaming site IGN gave it a 9.1) for flaws still present from the previous game, such as the dysfunctional AI. Fans for the most part shared this sentiment. New match stipulations were included in the game, including Hell in a Cell, TLC and Royal Rumble matches. The Create an Entrance feature allowed the player to use custom tracks ripped onto their Xbox, time two sets of pyrotechnics to synchronize with taunts or poses, and create an entrance video featuring the player's character doing varied wrestling moves. It was also praised for an improved roster with more up to date wrestlers.

The majority of the Japan-based development team was fired immediately after the completion of the game, and publisher THQ had American developer Studio Gigante work on the next Xbox WWE-licensed game, WWE Wrestlemania 21. This game is now compatible for the Xbox 360 console.

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