WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011

Plenty of content and refined controls make this title a definite buy for WWE fans. This is one of the most entertaining wrestle games around. It's easy to get lost in the WWE fantasy. Just keep in mind that you'll need to shell out more moolah for the online multiplayer if you get a used copy.

WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 doesn't completely revolutionise the genre of wrestling games, but it certainly has enough new tricks and improvements to make it one of the most compelling additions to the series in some time.

A fun and solid game in the long running WWE franchise.

This is yet another good installment of the series after it found the right way years ago. It has not many new features and seems to be focused in improving some things, but it lacks some freshness, despite the new WWE Universe mode.

A very decent update of a game that's sadly years - no, generations - past its prime. [Jan 2011, p.81]

WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011 is far from perfect, but it is entertaining.

I enjoy playing around with all the different creation and storyline-focused options in these titles, but when I actually find myself presented with the concept of wrestling, my enjoyment disappears in a cloud of disappointment. There was a time when this gameplay design worked, and that time was years ago.

Amazing, easily the best wrestling game ever. Tons of customisation, loads of DLC, good online, road to wrestlemania mode is entertaining, create-a-storyline is much better, and WWE Universe mode is compelling. I am very much enjoying this game and would recommend it to any WWE fan.

Much like 09 and the first it’s alright and colorful compared to the rest on the fans but lacks replay-ability due to slower gameplay.

My favorite WWE game, enjoyable gameplay mechanics, good amount of content, great character customization, and a decent career mode.

This game is fun, but flawed. The new suped up weapon controls provide hours of crazy stunts, but the moveset control and stiffness really slows down the game. The WWE Universe mode is fantastic and provides endless fun and storylines which you can sink hours in to. The RTWM mode has some good storylines, but gets VERY boring and frustrating having to trump around backstage for ages, to the point where you just want to turn it off. The game features some glitches and is so unpolished, it's either crazy fun or very annoying, nowhere near as polished as it's predecessor. Not bad, overall.

SVR 2011 is lackluster. While the gameplay is alright, the AI is terrible. In multi-person matches, the AI moves like robots. Its easy to beat them even on hard/legend. Additionally, the gameplay is too slow, too methodical. It didnt find that perfect balance of arcade and simulation. It failed to capture the spirit of SmackDown vs Raw franchise.