Among other improvements compared to its predecessor, realistic dynamic physics will play an important role in the game, it basically allow players to use ladders, chairs and tables more realistically in the upcoming WWE game, Smackdown vs Raw 2011.
GenreWrestling
Platforms ps3
DEVELOPER Yuke’s | PUBLISHER Codemasters | RELEASE DATE
WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011 Reviews ps3
gamingtrend.com review
The expanded options in Create a Story, the increased roster to choose from, the cleaner user interface, and the persistent world feel that WWE Universe provides all combine to make an already great game even better. Throw in the online Royal Rumble and you’ve got an unbeatable combination of single player as well as multiplayer action. Long time fans of this series will be impressed with all the new improvements and newcomers to this franchise will be treated to an experience they won’t soon forget.
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gamefocus.ca review
I have to hand it to Yukes, they keep making this game better and better each year. Perfection is still a ways off, but it’s a path that they are consistently making headway with. WWE Universe could use some more Superstar interaction, maybe via some trash talking interviews or adding backstage brawls to the mix. Road to Wrestlemania needs to see a more beefed-up backstage area and an overhaul for the pseudo-RPG system. The commentary needs to be totally revamped along with another look at the counter system. Despite all that though, it was hard to walk away from Smachdown vs Raw 2011. It’s still the best wrestling experience on the market and is easily worth the $60 investment. Tons of unlockables are to be had, the WWE Universe mode can easily suck you in for hours and the various customization options – such as the new branching story options – will keep the user-created content fans busy forever…or at least until SvR 2012 comes around.
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gamingnexus.com review
Another major complaint with the previous games that was held by not only myself, but many gamers, was the awkwardness of the pinning combination maneuvers. It is now up to the player to initiate a transition into a pinning combination from a given maneuver. You will no longer have to worry about the game forcing you into a pinning situation just because you utilized a certain move in your arsenal. Any and all moves that can be transitioned into a pin now feature a button prompt that allows the player(s) to choose either to complete the move normally or flow into a pin. Nothing interrupts the gameplay of a wrestling game worse than an unwarranted pin but those are now a thing of the past in this series.
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videogameszone.de review
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spaziogames.it review
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vandal.net review
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ps3.ign.com review
Here’s the thing, though: even with those stumbles, I dig this year’s Road to WrestleMania. Sure, the free roaming can be really cheesy and almost seem low budget at times, but the stories themselves are rad. Who doesn’t want to see Edge and Christian reeking of awesomeness, Jericho getting Pedigreed on a car, or John Cena dealing with Randy Orton’s mind games? Toss in that the Undertaker’s storyline takes WWE SmackDown vs. Raw to places I never thought THQ would, and you’ve got a truly unique mode. There are decisions to make and different paths to go down. Sure, it’s really rough around the edges, but the characters you unlock and the stories you get to be a part of make it cool.
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atomicgamer.com review
Despite all that, wrestling fans have a lot to look forward to with this year’s iteration. There are a ton of new features as well as dozens of little changes that tweak the formula further and get that much closer to perfecting everything the SvR series has tried to do over the years. That doesn’t mean it’s perfect, though, and this game is still made almost entirely for fans of wrestling – almost entirely without regard to the rest of the gaming world. I don’t know if a game that tries to satisfy both groups will be better than what we have now, and at some point, THQ and Yuke’s should take a step back and re-evaluate. But not this year. This year, I’m determined to defeat the Undertaker in Road to Wrestlemania mode.
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computerandvideogames.com review
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gametrailers.com review
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gamespot.com review
Though the online arena can be both enjoyably tough and frustratingly flawed, it’s fun to have access to a wide range of creative output. Those who buy the game new receive a code that grants them access to all the online features, while those who buy the game used have to pay extra for the privilege. All told, Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 delivers the same solid action, extensive customization options, and robust creation tools that the series has been providing for years, making it one of the best wrestling games around. There are some improvements and some new elements, but the core action of the game remains largely the same, and the perennial problems are still present. Those hoping for something more exciting than last year’s fare are going to be disappointed, but if you’re hungering for a fresh serving of ways to explore the world of sports entertainment, then Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 delivers
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videogamer.com review
The question is whether or not we’ll ever get the changes this series so desperately needs. Without any form of competition and a legion of hardcore fans, financially is there any reason for Yuke’s and THQ to do anything more? Sales will give us the answer, but for now you can either stump up for the same old game and make the most of it despite the flaws, or make a stand and keep the money in your wallet.
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ps3.gamezone.com review
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