WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 42
  3. Negative: 2 out of 42
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  1. PSFocus
    Nov 14, 2010
    71
    This new part in the franchise does contain a few new fine features, but the engine is getting old and the Road to Wrestlemania isn't very interesting. Eventually every fan can have a lot of fun with this game, but if you own the 2010 part, then you don't have to buy this new one.
  2. Telegraph
    Nov 4, 2010
    70
    Really, with the levels of customisation as huge as they are, the player's enjoyment is only held back by their lack of imagination.
  3. GameSpot
    Oct 29, 2010
    70
    Smackdown vs. Raw is showing its age, but there's plenty of fight left in this old superstar.
  5. GamingExcellence
    Nov 8, 2010
    68
    Aside from the WWE Universe and pitiful backstage portions of Road to Wrestlemania, SvR 2011 just doesn't add much from last year's game.
  6. Play UK
    Nov 30, 2010
    63
    We're tired of an engine that hasn't seen any reasonable changes in about four years. [Issue#199, p.82]
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  7. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Nov 23, 2010
    60
    In wrestler-speak: This one does the job. The big, unfortunate, rush job, that is. [Holiday 2010, p.82]
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  8. Worth Playing
    Nov 14, 2010
    60
    The net result is a step back for the franchise, as it sadly stands as one of the least fun WWE games to play in recent years.
  9. Gameblog.fr
    Nov 5, 2010
    60
    WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 will easily satisfy every wrestling fan and probably entertain the tourists of the ring. The game is very complete in terms of game modes and choice of wrestlers, and it perfectly recreates the atmosphere and the fun of the discipline. However, it lacks some real innovations: the graphics looks a bit old, many bugs are still there and the single player mode is a joke. We hope that Yuke's Media will raise the bar next time.
  10. Gamekult
    Oct 29, 2010
    60
    Quotation forthcoming.
  11. VideoGamer
    Oct 29, 2010
    60
    It's unquestionably fun. But that doesn't excuse the many, many problems, most of which should have been ironed out when the series was a PS2 exclusive over five years ago.
  12. XGN
    Nov 12, 2010
    50
    WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 does to little to become a great game. Just the regular WWE Universe and the multiplayer aren't enough to make something beautiful out of a bad game.
  13. Gaming Age
    Nov 4, 2010
    50
    The WWE Universe stuff is pretty cool, but outside of that, this really feels like a title that's gone back to the well one too many times at this point.

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#97 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#69 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#22 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 71 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 71
  3. Negative: 3 out of 71
  1. LeapingLanny
    Oct 27, 2010
    10
    I'm only about 4 hours in so it may be a bit early to give a score, but I can say the create a superstar mode is unbelievable. I got lost inI'm only about 4 hours in so it may be a bit early to give a score, but I can say the create a superstar mode is unbelievable. I got lost in all the options - it's great.

    The throws off the Hell In A Cell are crazy. I may have killed Rey Mysterio last night.

    The blood is GREAT. If you bust a dude open you get blood on your hands and on the weapon, if you use one. The blood splat was clearly visible on the chair I used. I played as CM Punk and at the end of my match the tape on my striking hand was stained red and there was blood on my chest from the other dude.

    I started a Road To Wrestlemania w/Jericho and so far so good. Good matches, good interaction. Navigating the wrestlers is a bit of a pain but still alright. It's the freaky choppy kind of over the shoulder/first person view that's good for giving headaches.

    I got bored pretty quickly w/2010 but 2011 looks like it has a lot more content and fun stuff to do.

    I sure do miss the strong grapple/weak grapple of the N64 games though. Best wrestling games ever made, but this is close enough.    … Full Review »
  2. Highbird
    Oct 30, 2010
    10
    The last Smackdown vs Raw I owned was 2006 on PS2. I played 2008 and 2009 a bit on PSP and played 2008 on PS3. But they were all kind ofThe last Smackdown vs Raw I owned was 2006 on PS2. I played 2008 and 2009 a bit on PSP and played 2008 on PS3. But they were all kind of "eh". Nothing made me want to go buy them. Year by year, I'd read the reviews about them and all that to see whats new, but nothing grabbed me. This year however the WWE Universe is what got my attention. Now by itself, minus anything online, it is great! It took a few days for me to realize just how great it actually was! I can go online and download all the great wrestlers of the past! I can get Razor Ramon, Hulk Hogan, Diesel, Sting, Ric Flair..etc etc, the list is endless and throw them into the WWE Universe! The other great thing is that the WWE Universe will automatically put created/downloaded people into it. I was playing through and saw "Goldberg vs Ted DiBiase". It was insanely cool! I had no idea it would do that! You literally can make it anything you want! Bring the nWo Wolfpac back! Make the outsiders a tag team again! It is amazing, hands down!!

    And I know the "Community Creations" were in 2010 but this year its complimented by the WWE Universe for reasons I mentioned above. I had no idea it would be THIS cool! If you've played LittleBigPlanet and ModNation racers, that trend stays so, so true to Smackdown vs Raw 2011..people really do make EVERYONE!! I was looking through and BAM! Green Ranger from power rangers! Wolverine! Hulk! Pretty much anyone you want will be on there. (Side note: I'm proud to say I made the 1st Diesel character! PSN: Highbird) So, that is only a small part of the entire game, but doesn't that sound amazing?! I personally would have bought it for just the WWE Universe combined with all the "Community Creations". That is definitely my favorite part of the game and it makes the $60 payment well worth it.    … Full Review »
  3. Alxzto
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    When I was a child I was a WWE fan, which is why my parents bought me this game, the first time I played it I loved it, especially the Road toWhen I was a child I was a WWE fan, which is why my parents bought me this game, the first time I played it I loved it, especially the Road to wrestlemania, I recently played it again , and it was like it was the first time a few years ago, the creator mode of superstar is good, well this is personal opinion so this should not influence anything… Full Review »
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