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Metacritic 8213+

WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth

Yuke's Co|2002Sports

LumiScore

62

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

49/100

Growth Value

  • Creativity
  • 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 children to focus on the strategic elements of matches and the creative aspects of character customization. Discuss the difference between simulated wrestling violence and real-life interactions. If playing with others, emphasize good sportsmanship.

Top Skills Developed

Creativity5/5
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.
60
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
13
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)49/100

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
1/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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.Fails the test

While female characters are present (e.g., Stacy Keibler), the primary narrative focus is on male wrestlers and storylines, making it unlikely to pass the Bechdel test.

Parent Pro-Tip

This approach helps children develop critical thinking and creativity while understanding media literacy regarding simulated content and promoting positive social interaction during co-play.

What your child develops

WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth offers engaging gameplay that enhances hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through its core wrestling mechanics. The create-a-wrestler mode fosters creativity, while the season mode provides strategic and critical thinking challenges as players progress through storylines and adapt to different opponents.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

WWE Smackdown! Shut Your Mouth features an updated roster with even more World Wrestling Entertainment superstars, including Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Stacy Keble, DDP, Ric Flair, and many more.