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WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 Review

06:11 PM - November 26, 2008 by RaychelSnr

The SmackDown series has been around for about as long as WWE Superstar Edge. In that time, he has been on the bottom as a member of the Brood; he has won the tag-team titles multiple times; dropped Christian and worked himself up to Intercontinental Champion; and now he is the current WWE Champion. Can you say the SmackDown series has been as successful? Well, read the review to find out if SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 is the current title holder.

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Game: WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw 2009Reader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
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# 1 PVarck31 @ 11/26/08 07:16 PM

I agree with most of the review. However, I like the gameplay. I figure if it ain't broke don't fix it. To me the matches seem to have a better flow this year. By far my favorite game in the series. I feel a 7.5 is fair, but I would give it an 8.

# 2 JohnDoe8865 @ 11/26/08 08:59 PM

"Same tired gameplay." - That is what I feared and expected. This engine is badly outdated, a new engine with much better collision detection, less clipping, and more ways to interact naturally (flying moves).

# 3 JohnDoe8865 @ 11/26/08 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnDoe8865


	"Same tired gameplay." - That is what I feared and expected. This engine is badly outdated, a new engine with much better collision detection, less clipping, and more ways to interact naturally (flying moves).

is needed.

# 4 statum71 @ 11/26/08 09:40 PM

When I saw that "Tag Team matches" was the focus this year, I knew I was in for a long year for wrestling. This is the first time in several years I haven't gotten a wrestling game. And maybe won't at all.

I still wish they would make an up-to-date, next gen version of one of the better games like Here Comes The Pain. Where you had a full year in season mode, slelected WHO you wanted included, what show they were on, face or heel, AND you could play, watch, or simulate every single match.

Even if it did mean using text for words, the voices are overrated

# 5 texbuk84 @ 11/27/08 08:51 AM

same here. it was a waste of my money. tna was better

# 6 sportznut02 @ 11/27/08 10:15 AM

I agree with your review, I think the series needs something new and fresh. What i don`t understand is why can`t we get a good season/career mode. I thought that Here Comes the Pain and Shut Your Mouth did a good job with it, but ever since it has went down hill.

# 7 sportznut02 @ 11/27/08 11:15 PM

saw that amazon has the special edition on sale for $39.99 its tempting but i still think will just wait a while before i purchase this one

# 8 Qb @ 12/01/08 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by statum71


	Even if it did mean using text for words, the voices are overrated

Bingo! I think the demand for voice-overs for storylines is holding the season/story mode back. It's cool and all, but if they could include so much more by just using text for the bulk of it. But I have a feeling people would be up in arms if they dropped VOs, so I guess it's a lose-lose situation...

# 9 stlstudios189 @ 03/30/09 06:32 PM

I finally got this game. I am a big wrestling fan and with Wrestlemania around the corner I had to get it. I would have to say it good. could be better but, was worth my $35

# 10 RoyalBoyle78 @ 03/31/09 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by stlstudios189


	I finally got this game. I am a big wrestling fan and with Wrestlemania around the corner I had to get it. I would have to say it good. could be better but, was worth my $35

I'm a big wrestling fan myself, and bought the CE edtion on ebay sealed for $40.

# 11 Swanison @ 07/14/09 06:28 AM

i havent played a wwe game since smackdown vs raw original for ps2. it sounds like they have the same thing with better graphics, updated rosters, and new matches. All i remember wanting was to be able to fight through the whole arena in a no rules match and being able to have longer story. big dissapointment that it is not much changed. i would expect this to be amazing game with physics fighting engine, huge story mode, and being able to go wherever.

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