On the PS3 and Xbox 360, was a visual treat. Sweat glistened on skin during entrances; the lighting in arenas reflected off the shiny ring mat. The entrance sequences—with dynamic camera cuts and authentic pyro—remain some of the best in the series' history.
Is still worth playing today? Absolutely, but with caveats.
The game also included a robust create-a-superstar feature, which allowed players to create their own custom characters. This feature included a wide range of options, including clothing, entrance effects, and move sets. Players could also create their own championships and show logos, adding a personal touch to the game. WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2011
Road to WrestleMania
Yuke’s doubled down on customization. was deep, allowing for painted-on textures (ushering in the era of incredibly accurate CAWs uploaded to fan forums). Create-a-Finisher returned, allowing you to stitch together bizarre, 20-second long animations. On the PS3 and Xbox 360, was a visual treat
A glorious, glitchy, storytelling masterpiece that proved failure is the most interesting win condition of all.
These stories were short (roughly 3-4 hours each) but featured voice acting from the actual wrestlers, something that modern games have surprisingly moved away from. The Jericho story, in particular, is beloved for its meta-humor and fourth-wall breaks. Is still worth playing today
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Remains a beloved title among WWE fans, Influenced future WWE games
The mode featured four distinct stories (plus a Rey Mysterio bio-pic), but two of them became instant legends.