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WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 |  | From: THQ
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  94 reviews
Sales Rank: 5593
Format: CD
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: fighting_action_games
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Edition: Standard
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 30164
Model: 30164
UPC: 785138301648
EAN: 0785138301648
ASIN: B00175GC5E
Publication Date: November 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Bring wrestling excitement to the Nintendo Wii with WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 | | • | Includes a large roster of WWE superstars | | • | Motion controls offers deeper level of immersion | | • | Create-A-Superstar mode lets you customize your own wrestler | | • | Road to Wrestlemania mode offers deep and compelling story line |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Number One fighting game franchise in the world is back on the Wii with WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009, giving wrestling fans the definitive simulation of the WWE experience. The latest version brings new game modes, motion controls for immersive play, a huge roster of wrestlers, and more to keep WWE fans excited for a long time to come to come.  | 
WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 for the Wii delivers new game modes, motion controls for immersive play, and more. View larger. | 
Play cage, TLC, table, hardcore, royal rumble, extreme rules, and many other match types. View larger. | Play as All Your Favorite WWE Superstars
A huge roster of superstars are included in the game, drawing from the Raw, Smackddown, ECW, and more. Some of the players include: Ashley, Batista, Chris Jericho, Hardcore Holly, John Cena, Kane, Layla, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Shawn Michaels, William Regal, Big Daddy V, Big Show, Edge, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Chavo Guerrero, Finlay, Tazz, and dozens more. In addition, the Create-a-Superstar returns, letting you customize your own character, play as him through the career mode and become the next superstar. 
New weapons and objects include steel steps, tables, ladders, trash cans, and more. View larger. | 
Wrestling superstar roster includes Ashley, Batista, Chris Jericho, Hardcore Holly, and many others. View larger. | Wii-Specific Motion Controls
With the Wii version of Smackdown vs. Raw 2009, a new level of immersion is achieved thanks to motion control. Using a waggle motion for hits, and specific motions for throws and grabs, you get a more realistic experience than just pushing buttons. New Match Types and New Weapons
There are more types of matches than ever, letting you enjoy a more complete WWE experience. You can play cage, TLC, table, hardcore, royal rumble, extreme rules, and much more. There are also new weapons and objects throughout ringside that you can pick up and use. These new objects include steel steps, tables, ladders, and trash cans. Road to Wrestlemania Mode
The game features a brand new Road to Wrestlemania single player story mode that offers a deep and diverse story line that is filled with brand defections, team building, and strategic alliances. You can choose from Triple H, CM Punk, The Undertaker, John Cena, and Chris Jericho to play in this single-player mode. There is also a story line for co-operative play, in which players control Batista and Rey Mysterio. The story lines are so custom tailored and well done that you might find them more compelling than what you see on television. Interactive Entrances
A new addition to the 2009 game is the interactive entrances that lets you get the match warmed up before it even begins. You can, for example, grab a sign from the crowd and tear it in half. Play With Friends Online
An online mode was added this year, letting you play with up to four players online. You can even The online multiplayer mode lets you play any of the matches found in single player, and the game keeps track of ratings and standings, with a leader board that shows where you and your friends are. WWE fans and fighting game fans alike will both love this latest game, giving them a chance to grapple as their favorite superstars.
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 A Real Improvement. November 9, 2008
Steven Stewart (Liverpool)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
The Smackdown game series since about Here Comes the Pain has been on a downward spiral. Many loyal fans of the series abandoning it because they felt like THQ were putting the minimal effort into the game, simply because they knew it would sell. In many ways they were justified for turning their back on the series as it gave THQ the wake up call they needed. This game seems like one of the very first games in the series that a hell of a lot of effort was put into it. With a massive roster, an easy to use yet detailed controlling system and a beefed up tag system this game was bound to be a success. First off THQ needs to reassure the abandoning fans that this is a very different game from the originals. One way in doing that is giving them one thing the fans have always wanted, a "create a finisher" mode. The very notion that you can now create your own finisher is something that the fans think will make a massive difference to such a game. Anyway, the modes are going to be discussed in a minute but in a nutshell this game is really good.
The Roster: This contains over 60 wrestlers, none of them legends but the sheer size of the roster itself is enough to allow you to effectively use the newly updated tag team system. The real gem for this particular installment is the announcement that in order to keep the rosters from becoming out dated, THQ are going to finally utilise the Playstation Network by allowing downloadable content. This will not only feature wrestlers but will allow other additions such as possible new storylines or looks for current superstars to match what is going on in TV land. The first announcement of the DLC is although there is not yet a date, superstars Evan Bourne and Ted DiBiase Jr. are confirmed to be a part of it along with a few other little things.
Game Modes: In exchange for the previous installments WWE 24/7 mode, we're now given Road to Wrestlemania and Career Mode. Road to Wrestlemania is essentially a shortened Season Mode starting from around the Royal Rumble and is tailor made for specific superstars. A drawback to this is that you can only play as either Triple H, CM Punk, Undertaker, John Cena, Chris Jericho or Batista & Rey Mysterio as part of a co-op RTW play. There's also a career mode which is basically a never ending thing with no story, it's just fight to earn a shot at a title, win, then fight for another title. You can do that with anyone.
There's also the new Create A Finisher which I haven't tried yet but will get around to eventually. I've never really been fan of the create a wrestler things so if you really want to know then I'd check out other reviews.
To wrap it up in 4 simple words? I Love This Game. It's fun, it's easy and it's packed. The only problem is that when I've managed to complete all the RTW's I can imagine becoming quite un-interested with it until we get the DLC anyway. Hopefully along with new superstars, THQ will be able to give us new RTW storylines and arenas to keep us occupied with the DLC until the next installment. This type of thing will also allow THQ to give us a lot more to the game with constant updates instead of trying to put as much on the disc as possible before release date.
I'm also praying that trophies will follow eventually although it's looking doubtful for this particular installment. I would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone who's a fan of wrestling.
Best Smackdown vs. Raw title made August 7, 2009
O. Chance
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The main thing about this game that is better are the controls. Anybody can grab the controller and perform suplexes or superstar finishers. WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 is around the corner so I expect that game to be awesome as well. If you want to get this game for the lower price at this time I highly recommend. You will be amazed by the various match types, numerous superstar selection to choose from, the realistic graphics and great overall gameplay.
Outstanding!! February 12, 2009
The Leader (Fort Lee, VA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The game provides a lot of fun with different alternatives. You can play the ginmicks matches either as single or as a tag team. [...]I highly recommend it.
Limitless Possibilities, Hours of Fun! April 15, 2009
Darth Zappya (NY, NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This game is simply awesome. Even if you don't or can't unlock secret characters (which are probably Wrestling Legends from the 70's, 80's and 90's) you can create them with the fully customizable feature. I already made my own Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Roddy Piper and Iron Sheik. Now they can go up against any preset wrestlers from today or any others I create! Time never flew by so quickly as it does while playing this game! The WWE has really outdone itself !!!
WWE PS3 Game February 21, 2009
M. Merino (Fresno, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I received this item in time for Christmas. The limited availability of this game, and the fact that it was a last minute gift choice, made the price worth paying. I really liked the whole steel cage packaging and the extra Blu-ray disc containing over 2 hours of additional content. I recommend this game to all WWE fans.
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