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Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critics What's this?

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

  • Summary: 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] Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 15
  2. Negative: 5 out of 15
  1. The controls may drive you nuts at first, but give it some time.
  2. It could have done with a progress meter. [Christmas 2008, p.98]
  3. WWE fans will enjoy what is available now, but the experience may be short lived.
  4. It's just hard to play this for more than a few minutes at a time without getting frustrated with the controls.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 1 out of 1
  1. I don't think it is worth playing because the controls are terrible. You have to use the stylus to use all the moves in the game. It is not very fun to do anything in this game because of that. Expand