WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 Review

Reviews for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 have been generally positive, with the game scoring in the 80 percent range or above from the majority of press outlets. The game was released on November 9, 2008, for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PS2, PSP and DS.Metacritic.com: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 Reviews
Pros
As reported by Metacritic.comMetacritic.com: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 Reviews
1. Everything has been improved since the last installment
2. Crisp controls
3. Unbridled fun
4. Great for wrestling fans
Cons
As reported by Metacritic.comMetacritic.com: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 Reviews
1. Core game hasn't changed much over the years
2. Not enough new features
Review Quotes

"To all the SmackDown haters out there: If you're going to jump back in the ring, this is the year to do it."—1Up.comMetacritic.com: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 Reviews
"Its flaws are overshadowed by crisp controls and the same unbridled fun that has made this the best wrestling series for years."—Official Xbox MagazineMetacritic.com: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 Reviews
"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."—MS Xbox WorldMetacritic.com: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 Reviews
"A game that is equal parts extreme sports action and surreal soap opera, an improvement that should keep it at the top of the wrestling game into the next decade."—GameSpyMetacritic.com: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 Reviews
"A good game but one that falls short of its potential."—IGNMetacritic.com: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 Reviews
"Instead of reinventing the franchise, THQ merely tacked on some additions to the formula. That's not enough to wrestle away our $59.99."—GameDailyMetacritic.com: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 Reviews