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Metacritic 5813+

WWE 2K18

2K|2017SimulationSports
PCXbox OneSwitchPS4

LumiScore

42

out of 100

Use with parental oversight — some design risks present

90min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

28/100

Limited

Growth Value

Risk

19/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Monitor gameplay time due to the presence of some dopamine manipulation features. Discuss themes of sportsmanship and respect with your child given the competitive nature of wrestling.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking3/5
Creativity3/5
Adaptive Challenge3/5
Hand-Eye Coordination3/5
Fine Motor3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
30
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
13
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)28/100

What your child develops

WWE 2K18 offers opportunities for strategic thinking and creativity through character customization and match planning. It can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time due to its fast-paced wrestling action.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~14hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Pre-Purchase OfferPre-Order WWE 2K18 and receive two playable versions of WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle: his WWE “American Hero” persona (2001) or his ECW “Wrestling Machine” persona (2006). Digital Deluxe Edition The biggest video game franchise in WWE history is back with WWE 2K18!