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Metacritic 7613+

WWE 2K19

2K|2018SimulationSports

LumiScore

59

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

45/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Fine Motor

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to play in moderation and focus on the fun of competition rather than solely on winning. Discuss the difference between simulated wrestling and real-life interactions. If playing multiplayer, monitor interactions to mitigate competitive toxicity.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
54
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
10
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)45/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
3/3
Ethnic diversity
3/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

Game features both male and female wrestlers, but the description doesn't confirm two named female characters talking to each other about something other than a man.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing WWE 2K19 can help develop quick reflexes, strategic thinking within matches, and hand-eye coordination. The career mode can offer a sense of progression and achievement.

What your child develops

WWE 2K19 offers engaging arcade-style wrestling gameplay, promoting spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time. The MyCareer mode provides a narrative progression, and the ability to create custom wrestlers fosters a degree of creativity. The diverse roster and various game modes offer replayability and adaptive challenges.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~18hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

WWE 2K19 is a game based on the World Wrestling Entertainment pro wrestling staged fights. It is the twentieth installment in its series.