WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 is a professional wrestling video game that is based on the two brands of WWE, Raw and SmackDown.
The gameplay in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 features a new physics system that makes objects behave more realistically. This includes objects involved in matches like Tables, Ladders, and Chairs. The game also adds new ways to interact with the environment, such as breaking ladders on the ring ropes.
The gameplay also includes a revamped Hell in a Cell match with expanded cell walls, weapons underneath the ring, steel steps near the poles, and the ability to escape the steel cage in new ways.
One of the main modes in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 is the "WWE Universe" mode, which replaces the career mode from previous games. This mode builds storylines and integrates cut scenes and rivalries between wrestlers based on the matches that are wrestled.
The game also includes a "Road to WrestleMania" mode with new features such as backstage roaming, mini-quests, and further interaction with other Superstars. Playable storylines involve popular wrestlers like Rey Mysterio, John Cena, and Chris Jericho.