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| WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2009 |
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GAMES:
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 for Nintendo DS returns with new gameplay controls that utilize the stylus and D-pad to deliver a compelling handheld fighting game experience. The redesigned Season Mode takes a role-playing approach, allowing players to interact with Superstars, upgrade their abilities and complete missions on a quest toward legendary goals. In addition, a larger Superstar roster, new match types and the inclusion of Create-A-Superstar provides players with a variety of intriguing options to enhance gameplay. [THQ]
| PUBLISHER: |
THQ |
| DEVELOPER: |
Amaze Entertainment |
| GENRE(S): |
Wrestling |
| PLAYERS: |
4 |
| ESRB RATING: |
T (Teen) |
| RELEASE DATE: |
November 9, 2008 |
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
82
GamingTrend
The controls may drive you nuts at first, but give it some time.
75
IGN
This game needs button control. The season mode is a great start for a new action RPG-like take on the WWE, there are new modes, added direct control for a sort of No Mercy feel (if we could ditch the "circle to grab a guy, tap to punch" controls that just end up getting in the way), create-a-superstar which is off to a great first year, hell in the cell, ladder matches, hardcore, TLC, and so much more to check out.
72
Official Nintendo Magazine UK
It could have done with a progress meter. [Christmas 2008, p.98]
68
Da Gameboyz
WWE fans will enjoy what is available now, but the experience may be short lived.
68
GameZone
On one hand the controls are a testament to what can be done with the DS; on the other, they also prove that not every franchise should be wholly touch-based.
60
Gamervision
By changing the game to more of a true wrestling game and less of a turn-based RPG, the developers definitely took a step in the right direction.
60
Pocket Gamer UK
A step in the right direction after the previous entry, but THQ really needs to shelve the touchscreen control for the inevitable 2010 version.
50
Games Master UK
Impressive technically but ultimately spoiled by control and AI issues. [Dec 2008, p.57]
46
Cheat Code Central
It's just hard to play this for more than a few minutes at a time without getting frustrated with the controls.
40
N-Europe
Unless you really need to play a wrestling game while away from home, avoid and stick to the home console version.
40
Nintendo Power
THQ's new WWE game for the DS gets only one thing wrong. Unfortunately, that one thing is pretty important. [Holiday 2008, p.89]
20
Modojo
SmackDown vs. Raw's atrocious controls make it one of the worst wrestling efforts in recent memory and a textbook example of how not to utilize the DS' abilities. If you own a PSP, go with that version instead.
The average user rating for this game is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes
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