WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011

by THQ

Product Features

• A roster of more than 70 of today's prominent WWE Superstars and WWE Divas as well as a virtual WWE experience with more than 100 match types and an extensive number of new playable arenas
• Game modes including the story-driven, Road to WrestleMania mode and WWE Universe Mode, which empowers players more than ever to define their ultimate gameplay experiences in a dynamic and ever-changing WWE
• A variety of upgrades to the gameplay experience ensures that all matches and object interactions look and feel unique, dynamic and unpredictable to capture the full essence and authenticity of WWE
• A creation interface including more options than ever to customize created Superstars, their finishing moves, story designs, paint tool creations and more
• Searching, sharing and downloading content is greatly simplified through improvements to the WWE Community Creations feature

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003P9LECG
• Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 5.3 x 7.5 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 26, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,112 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #4 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Action > Fighting
  • #86 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > All Games
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2

Amazon.com Product Description

Step back into the squared circle with WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 2011. Having sold more than 50 million units worldwide, the renowned WWE simulation experience and annual centerpiece in THQ's expanding WWE video game portfolio returns to define the ultimate WWE moments and give players even greater creative and decision-making freedom throughout their storied journeys within WWE. Features include: the return of favorite game modes, as well as new additions, a new physics system and extensive customization options.

Gameplay

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 empowers players more than ever to define their gameplay experiences in a dynamic and ever-changing WWE. Along the way, gameplay scenarios will change based on player decisions, allowing for more spontaneous WWE action in and out of the ring. Players will also enjoy a greater level of interactivity and have increased control of their destinies in the game's popular Road to WrestleMania story-driven mode.

Define the ultimate WWE moments exactly as you choose.
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Customization Options

A hallmark of the franchise, WWE SmackDown Vs Raw 2011 delivers its largest offering to date of best-in-class creation and customization features. Players will have more creative tools than ever to customize their Superstars, finishing moves and story designs. In addition, searching and sharing content will be greatly simplified with improvements to the highly regarded WWE Community Creations feature, which generated nearly 10 million downloads, including more than 7.5 million created Superstars, 500,000 story designs and 500,000 finishing moves in its franchise debut.

The Largest Roster To-date

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 also boasts one of largest rosters in franchise history with more than 70 of today's prominent WWE Superstars and Divas. Each in-game model will feature new skin textures and movement technology, delivering the most authentic looking and moving Superstars and Divas ever seen in a WWE video game. In addition, a new physics system will ensure all matches and object interactions look and feel unique, dynamic and unpredictable to capture the full essence of the WWE Universe.

Key Game Features

• WWE Universe Mode - This brand new addition to the franchise empowers players more than ever to define their ultimate gameplay experiences in a dynamic and ever-changing WWE. Along the way, gameplay scenarios change based on player decisions, allowing for new rivalries, alliances, championship matches and more spontaneous WWE action in and out of the ring.
• Road to WrestleMania - The popular story-driven mode returns with significant updates and new storylines, including the ability to freely roam through backstage areas, select opponents, break into impromptu matches and fulfill destinies based on player choices.
• New Physics System - An extensive variety of technical upgrades to the gameplay experience ensures that all matches and object interactions look and feel unique, dynamic and unpredictable to capture the full essence and authenticity of WWE.
• Best-in-Class Creation Tools – The franchise's renowned creation interface includes more options than ever to customize created Superstars, finishing moves, story designs, paint tool creations and more. Also, searching and sharing content is greatly simplified through improvements to the highly regarded WWE Community Creations feature, which generated nearly 10 million downloads in its franchise debut.
• Unparalleled Roster and Presentation - Players explore one of the largest rosters in franchise history with more than 70 of today's prominent WWE Superstars and WWE Divas. Each in-game model will feature new skin textures and movement technology, delivering the most authentic looking and moving WWE Superstars and WWE Divas ever seen in a WWE video game. In addition, players will round out their virtual WWE experience with more than 100 match types and an extensive number of new playable arenas.

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Product Description

WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Last Smackdown Vs. Raw for PS2, October 27, 2010

By 

Playstation Junkie! - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011 (Video Game)

THQ has made this last series installment for the Playstation 2. But as to be expected THQ waters it down and some features are not available for this version. But I'm not complaining, at least we get one more PS2 title. Here are the games features and my verdict.

WWE UNIVERSE MODE: This is a cool new addition. It combines exhibition and career mode together. You or the com can set up matches to either play or simulate. If you do play matches the game will start keeping track and respond to everything you do. Rivalries can be set up depending on your actions in a match. Also it can unpredictable. You might suddenly get attacked on your way to the ring, or Vince Mcmahon could come out and talk to you. It's never ending and you will be very entertained for sure.

ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA- This mode once again returns with 5 stories, Chris Jericho, Christian, John Cena, Rey Mysterio, and Undertaker's where you try to break his streak. The Undertaker story is the best in my opinion.

CREATE A STORY MODE- Returns with even better fashion! Lots more new things to choose from! 2010 experimented with this idea, but 2011 takes it to another level.

SUPERSTAR ABILITIES- These are still here, but some changes have been made. Remember the huge list of 21 to choose from? Now it's been scaled down to only 11. Some abilities are now assigned to all superstars while some of course have been taken out...

Removed:
Evasive Dodge
Lock Pick
Ref Shield
Taunt Thief
Hardcore Resurrection
Possum Pin
Fan Favorite

Assigned To All:
Object specialist
Exploder Turnbuckle Attack
Pull Back Attacks
Strong Strikes

List: Remember in 2010 some were already available, while some you had to work for? Well in 2011 all of them are already available.
Dirty Pin
Move Thief
Hammer Throw
Resiliency
Durability
Kip-Up
Fired Up
Ring Escape
Springboard Dives
Outside Dives
Leverage Pin (NEW!) (You can reverse a groggy grapple or running attack into a pin of your own!)

SUPERSTAR ATTRIBUTES- THQ finally brings something new to the table on this one. Everytime you created a superstar you had to jump through a million matches to build up your attributes. 2010 you had the level up system which wasn't too bad. But now you can set up all your caw attributes right out of the box. This time they are only in 5 point incriments. You can even go and edit attributes on WWE superstars. But this time THQ forces you to stick with realistic skill levels depending on weight class. (glad this returned)

ROSTER- Better than ever. Offering 70 superstars. Legends have returned! Jimmy Superfly Snuka, Terry Funk, The Rock, Steve Austin, AND WE FINALLY GET JAKE THE SNAKE ROBERTS! (none of that 2006 crap!)

CREATE A FINISHER- Returns once again with more new options for crazy cool moves!

MATCH CREATOR- Another new addition from THQ all you do is select the type of ring, and the list of rules. But for some reason I've tried this and it doesn't feel real special. But it's also there when you go to a regular match on the versus screen.

Although there are things about this game I'm happy with, I have a few cons as well...

Bret Hart- Is not availbale unless you pre order from Best Buy! Why in the world is Bret Hart an exclusive? It's rather pointless because Bret has been available in past Svr games. If you wanna make somebody an exclusive how bout people that were never in the game like Doink The Clown or something!

CREATE A SUPERSTAR- Nothing Special and very disapointing. The same stuff from the last 2 years. Wouldn't of hurt THQ to at least add some new parts. They really dropped the ball here.

VERDICT: All in all this game is very solid and keeps taking things up a notch.But this version is only worth getting if you don't have any other system. The new Gen stytems obviously offer a lot more like graphics,better blood animations, new caw parts etc. A Svr game will never be perfect and will always have flaws, but you know you're going to get entertained none the less.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My review on WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 for PS2, January 1, 2011

By 

Ryan Gagnon - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011 (Video Game)

I have every game in the entire series and this is the best svr game there is! The graphics are great. The Road to WrestleMania is alot of fun! I love the free-roaming idea and you can start a fight with almost anybody to increase your stamina, momentum, etc. further. The Time Machine is a awesome feature. The WWE Universe Mode is kinda disappointing cause I expected a whole bunch of different cutscenes, but I ended up seeing the same ones over and over again. The Story Designer's pretty cool. The Match Creator is a good feature, but it could've been better. Overall, it's great game and it's very enjoyable to play.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Will This Be It?!, November 29, 2010

By 

Mike (Here and There) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011 (Video Game)

I was jonesing to play a wrestling game when I came to realize that my brother (also previously my roommate) took the XBox360 when he left, leaving me with my trusty ol' PS2 that's definitely a few years old. I was resigned to finding an older version of the game when I came across this and was like "A 2011 wrestling game for PS2? LOL it must be watered down but I'll play it anyway..."

Turns out I would end up being thoroughly impressed with just about everything. The gameplay was relatively easy to get the hang of (it took some time figuring out how Ladder and Table matches worked but the controls for the regular matches were simple to figure out). The WWE Universe allows you follow week-by-week process of either your favorite or created wrestlers while allowing you to control or simulate whichever matches you wish (though in terms of title defenses, you have to win a Number 1 Contender Match and then a title bout instead of just receiving the belt). Wanna be your "favorite" superstar? Play as them on your road to Wrestlmania. With a bunch of hidden wrestlers and secrets, it's worth playing in simply to see all the sweetness you can find.

So considering that the gameplay was excellent and the 7th-Gen type experience was brought down to this platform, will this indeed be the last WWE game for PS2? Considering the minor success this game is, some scuttlebutt around the internet seems to indicate that it may be in THQ's better interests to continue into the 2012 season. Unless the prices of consoles faces another drastic drop, there's many recession-minded consumers who're still glad to have a PS2 and if the technology isn't light-years into obsolescence, then maybe it's better to cater to the value-driven consumers than to forget about them and hope for the best.

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