Smack Down Vs Raw - 2009

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 for PlayStation 2 is a 2008 installment in the long-running WWE wrestling franchise, developed by Yuke’s and published by THQ. It was released on November 9, 2008, alongside versions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and PSP .

This edition added several new features to the PS2 version, including:

• A revamped tag-team system featuring "hot tags," shared momentum meters, and double-team finishers.
• The exciting Inferno match mode, where the goal is to toss opponents into a ring on fire.
• The Create‑a‑Finisher mode, allowing up to ten-part custom finishing moves.
• An improved Road to WrestleMania mode, offering six unique storylines (covering top superstars like Triple H, John Cena, Undertaker, CM Punk, Chris Jericho, and the tag-team of Batista & Rey Mysterio) with narrative-driven co-op options.

Critics gave the PS2 version generally favorable reviews, earning a Metascore around 78–79. Reviews praised the impressive graphics for aging hardware, robust customization tools, deep gameplay modes, and the dynamic tag-team improvements. While still iterative compared to previous entries, many considered it the strongest PS2 wrestling game of the late generation.

Overall, SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 on PS2 delivers a feature-rich, polished wrestling experience, maximizing the platform's capabilities and offering engaging gameplay for longtime fans.