If THQ were to release this game next year with a more traditional or reliable control scheme, updated roster and deeper career mode, they would have a product that DS owners might actually enjoy taking part in. As it stands, Smackdown Vs Raw 2009 is a broken mess. Sure, winning via count-out is a viable strategy, but fans aren't paying to play like that in every match. When something as simple as pinning an opponent is an awkward, complicated and unreliable task, you probably need to take a good, long look at your core mechanics.
