WWE All Stars is a professional wrestling video game developed by THQ San Diego and published by THQ for various gaming consoles including PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation Portable. The game was released on March 29, 2011, in North America, and April 1 in Europe.
Gameplay:
WWE All Stars features a roster of WWE legends and current superstars and includes various game modes such as Fantasy Warfare, Path of Champions, and Exhibition. In Exhibition mode, players can choose any wrestler from the game's roster and compete in a single match or a tournament. In Path of Champions mode, players can choose from three different paths, each representing a different championship title, and compete in a series of matches to become the champion. Fantasy Warfare mode allows players to choose between two WWE legends or current superstars and imagine a match between them.
One of the major new features of WWE All Stars was the over-the-top arcade-style gameplay, which allowed wrestlers to perform exaggerated moves and finishers. The game also featured an updated grappling system, improved AI, and more realistic animations
Roster:
The game featured a roster of WWE legends and current superstars, including Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, and Randy Orton.
Reception:
WWE All Stars received mixed reviews from critics and fans. The game was praised for its over-the-top gameplay mechanics and impressive graphics, as well as its roster of WWE legends. However, some reviewers criticized the game's lack of depth and limited game modes. IGN gave the game a score of 8.0 out of 10, stating that "WWE All Stars is a fun game, but it's not the best wrestling game on the market." The game also received a nomination for Best Fighting Game at the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards.