the game received mixed reviews. ign rated the game a 8.8 out of 10. vince ingenito of ign said that the game was a "step in the right direction" for the series. he said that he liked the gameplay and the roster features, but did not like the overall inconsistency with the game. gamespot rated the game a 4 out of 10. don saas of gamespot said that he liked the 2k showcase mode and the jim ross returning on commentary but also said that "little else in the game makes much of a positive impression."