


Each piece of content can be commented on and rated by the community with a handy search function to help players find specific content. Created superstars, divas, finishing moves, art, highlight reels, and the new create a scene can all be uploaded and shared with friends online. The second, and sure to be fan favorite feature, is the ability to share any and all user created content online. This simplified HUD system clears the screen of clutter and proves to be an intuitive way to keep track of the damage the wrestler has sustained. Instead the game relies on the character animations and new “realistic combat damage” in the form of welts, bruises, and blood to communicate to the player which limbs have taken damage. Gone are the mannequins floating at the top of the screen that show the status of damaged limbs. The HUD is now a simple ring around the controlled character that displays a blue bar indicating the level of momentum the player has built up. The two most impressive new features are the simplified heads up display and the ability to share and download user created content. I’ve already covered some of the new features in my preview article but I’ll reiterate the key areas of improvement again here. While SvR 2010 manages to get the submission hold locked in, a few technical problems keep it from being the holder of the world’s ultimate wrestling game. Raw 2010 would be the last wrestling game one would need to buy this console generation but there is still some room for improvement. I initially thought that with the create-a features SmackDown vs.

2010 offers more features than any previous title with increased options for creating content and sharing it over Xbox Live. Huge biceps and chests take center stage for another SmackDown vs.
