In a review posted on CNet.com Dec. 3, the reviewer states that THQ's SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 is a positive return of the wrestling game that captures the core essence of all the WWE action. With the one-two punch combination of the Road To WrestleMania and Career modes, the game gives the sense of drama that unfolds each week on WWE programming as well as the hard hitting action from all your favorite Superstars. Overall, the game is said to be a vast improvement over the 2008 edition and one that encapsulates everything a WWE fan would be looking for in a game. The full review can be read here.