Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 83.74% |
| Metacritic | 82/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| 1UP.com | B |
| Allgame | |
| Eurogamer | 8/10 |
| GameSpot | 8.9/10 |
| IGN | 8.2/10 |
The game received favorable reviews from critics. It received aggregate scores of 84% from GameRankings and 82/100 from Metacritic.
GameSpot states how "The gameplay still might be a little too fast-paced for some, but Shut Your Mouth tries to balance it with a more useful grappling, submission, and counter system." IGN stated: "This is the first time there hasn't been an obvious, glaring problem with the series' gameplay, which is cause for some kind of celebration." BBC Sport states how "The arenas are superbly well done, with excellent layout and ultra smooth texturing." GameZone stated: "Control-wise the game has been nicely polished since 'Know Your Role' and 'Just Bring It.'"
However, Electronic Gaming Monthly stated how "Changes to the in-ring gameplay itself are barely noticeable. It's good, but if you're not a hardcore fan, you'll tire of it quickly." While Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine stated: "The controls bug me, too. Where's the innovation?"
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