Common Sense Media Review
By Brett Molina
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Deep wrestling simulator has ads, blood, sexy girls.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Play
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WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 5 parent reviews
Based on 21 kid reviews
Kids say that the game is highly entertaining, especially for wrestling fans, with extensive features like blood and the Road to Wrestlemania mode, while also noting its appeal for various ages despite some violent elements and inappropriate content for younger players. Several reviews emphasize that while it offers easy controls and fun gameplay, parents should be aware of the mature themes and encourage discussion about the fictional aspects of wrestling.
- entertaining gameplay
- mature themes
- easy controls
- violent content
- suitable for teens
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What's It About?
WWE SMACKDOWN VS. RAW 2010 is a pro wrestling simulation based on World Wrestling Entertainment. Players compete in a series of matches en route to becoming a champion. Matches range from straightforward one-on-one encounters to tag-team events and even brawls inside a steel cage. This year's edition focuses heavily on customization, but it goes beyond just creating a wrestler. Players can now create events and scenes that take place on wrestling shows. Players can also create their own pre-match entrances and video montages.
Is It Any Good?
The customization features go a long way toward refreshing the franchise. Players can dig really deep in creating their wrestler as well as the behind-the-scenes activity that goes into producing a show. Players can decide who a wrestler's rivals are, how they are encountered, and what kind of matches to schedule. The game is also more accessible to new players thanks to a new training facility. The game first launches inside the facility, allowing new players to begin practicing immediately. The facility then slowly walks players through the controls, which makes the transition to matches easier. Overall, this is perhaps the most robust version of Smackdown vs. Raw released so far.
Online interaction: The game includes online matches and open chat, which means players could encounter inappropriate language and subject matter. Common Sense Media does not recommend online play for children under the age of 12.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
How does the game compare to real pro wrestling? What makes pro wrestling more or less entertaining than similar sports, such as boxing or mixed martial arts? Did you find that the game was an accurate representation? Was the level of violence similar to real pro wrestling?
What do you think of women depicted in these games? Are they strong, interesting characters, or is their presence purely a matter of sexuality meant to make the game more appealing to young men?
Game Details
- Platforms : Nintendo DS , Nintendo Wii , PSP , PlayStation 2 , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : THQ
- Release date : October 20, 2009
- Genre : Sports
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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