85
Its flaws are overshadowed by crisp controls and the same unbridled fun that has made this the best wrestling series for years. [Dec 2008, p.86]
88
A clear improvement over "SvR 2008" but a lot of it's still very familiar. [Dec 2008, p.54]
80
Being a wrestling game, it certainly won't be to everyone's tastes, but for the first time we can safely say that this is a title that fans of the sport can really grapple with and, ultimately, love.
7
It’s like 08 it’s alright with goodgameplay better story mode but lacks compared to 7 and 8 relatability like No GM mode to play.
0
Quite possibly the worst WWE game ever. Combat ****, RTWM is garbage and the game is very barebones in game modes.
7
While it isn't a game that you should rush out and buy, it is still fun, and considering you can get it for cheap it is worth it if you pick it up for cheap.
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009
Released On:
Nov 9, 2008
Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
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Mixed or Average
7.3
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100
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 is the best wrestling game to come out in years and easily the best wrestling game available on console at the moment.
85
Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 may not be perfect, but in terms of the fighting genre it’s about as good as it gets in terms of fun, value, longevity and content.
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May 26, 2011
9
beautiful gameplay overall a great masterpiece VERY balanced characters and the BEST smackdown vs raw game possibly one of the BEST wrestling games out there!!
Oct 24, 2024
7
It’s like 08 it’s alright with goodgameplay better story mode but lacks compared to 7 and 8 relatability like No GM mode to play.
83
Not the best wrestling game ever created, but still, with some work on the gameplay this series has a very bright future. For now though, a good effort that needs improvements.
80
WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 is a more jam packed and solid than last years WWE offering.
80
I wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to recommend this game to anyone who faithfully follows the televised wrestling bouts, as once again THQ and Yukes have delivered a punishing final blow to anyone else even considering developing a wrestling title.
75
Arguably the best wrestling game yet on this generation of consoles.
40
The entire game feels lifeless and old. The presentation fails to capture the excitement of the real thing. The gameplay doesn't match the product it's attempting to emulate. And the layers upon layers of plain-looking menus feel like they were ripped out of a PlayStation 2 launch game.
Sep 5, 2015
7
While it isn't a game that you should rush out and buy, it is still fun, and considering you can get it for cheap it is worth it if you pick it up for cheap.
Jan 18, 2013
7
Tag team finally plays like it should and Road to Wrestle Mania gives you 5 short story modes. The Career Mode is tedious and the achievements range from tedious to really easy.
Apr 1, 2012
7
An improvement over 2008 but also keeps the positive aspects from the last game. Character models look a little better while the controls still sort of ****, It's still a fun, fast paced game but it's only worth playing if you can't afford WWE 12, achievment whoring or just for the nostaligia of wrestlers that have left the company (Jeff Hardy, Tommy Dreamer).
Mar 21, 2020
0
Quite possibly the worst WWE game ever. Combat ****, RTWM is garbage and the game is very barebones in game modes.
SummaryWWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 upholds the franchise’s commitment to delivering the definitive videogame simulation of live WWE programming. The Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system, PlayStation 2 system and PSP system versions of the game unleash a brand new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponen... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
