Review · Action · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 2 · PlayStation 3
WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2009
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 28 May 2026
Xbox 360 · PlayStation 2 · PlayStation 3 · Nintendo DS · Wii · PSP
THQ · 2008
LumiScore
75/100
Recommended
Growth (BDS)
61
Risk (RIS)
3
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
T
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.62 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.47 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.80 | |
WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2009 offers engaging tag team gameplay that promotes teamwork and strategic thinking. Players develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through its action-packed wrestling mechanics. The game encourages cooperative play and provides opportunities for emotional regulation in competitive scenarios.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.11 | |
The game contains moderate simulated violence and some suggestive content typical of professional wrestling. While not designed with manipulative dopamine mechanics or monetization, its competitive nature could lead to minor social comparison. The ESRB T rating indicates it is suitable for teens.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.