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  • RaychelSnr
    Executive Editor
    • Jan 2007
    • 4845

    #1

    WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 Review

    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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  • PVarck31
    Moderator
    • Jan 2003
    • 16869

    #2
    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.

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    • JohnDoe8865
      Hall of Fame
      • Jul 2002
      • 9607

      #3
      "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 This engine is badly outdated, a new engine with much better collision detection, less clipping, and more ways to interact naturally (flying moves).
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      • JohnDoe8865
        Hall of Fame
        • Jul 2002
        • 9607

        #4
        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 This engine is badly outdated, a new engine with much better collision detection, less clipping, and more ways to interact naturally (flying moves).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.
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        • statum71
          MVP
          • Nov 2006
          • 1987

          #5
          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
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          • texbuk84
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            • Apr 2006
            • 1277

            #6
            same here. it was a waste of my money. tna was better
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            • sportznut02
              The buzz is palpable now!
              • Dec 2004
              • 8064

              #7
              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.
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              • sportznut02
                The buzz is palpable now!
                • Dec 2004
                • 8064

                #8
                Re: WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 Review

                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
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                • 7stringking
                  Banned
                  • Oct 2006
                  • 269

                  #9
                  No GM mode is AWFUL.....

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                  • Qb
                    All Star
                    • Mar 2003
                    • 8797

                    #10
                    Re: WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 Review

                    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...

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                    • stlstudios189
                      MVP
                      • Jan 2009
                      • 2649

                      #11
                      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
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                      • RoyalBoyle78
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                        • May 2003
                        • 23918

                        #12
                        Re: WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 Review

                        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.
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                        • Swanison
                          Rookie
                          • Jul 2009
                          • 11

                          #13
                          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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