WWE WrestleMania XIX

 GameCube
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Sep 8, 2003
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    72
    The single-player modes hold XIX back from being the ultimate grappler. [Nov 2003, p.198]
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  2. Next Level Gaming
    72
    More selectable wrestlers really could have boosted the replay value. Still, with its great graphics, solid grappling system and AWESOME Create a Wrestler mode, WrestleMania XIX shows that its franchise is on the right track.
  3. GMR Magazine
    70
    Oddly, though, Yuke's employs two separate buttons for blocks when there's clearly no need to use more than one, and it offers no option to modify this scheme. [Nov 2003, p.74]
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  5. TotalGames.net
    69
    The nail in the coffin for Wrestlemania XIX has to be the decision to include the completely horrible Revenge mode as the main single-player option, as opposed to any kind of Career mode.
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  6. Operation Sports
    66
    Better, if for no other reason but the improved game mechanics. If they had made those improvements alone and left out the "Revenge" mode, I probably would score the game higher. However, the fact that they invested time, effort, and money into this mode forces me to push their score down.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    60
    Ultimately the issue I have with XIX is one of inconsistency. For one thing the game has many modes and match types, enough to satisfy any hardcore gamer, but the fighting engine and the AI drag the overall enjoyment level of the game down significantly.
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  8. G4 TV
    60
    Competent but unimpressive.
  9. GamerFeed
    60
    I was surprised at WM19's gameplay and couldn't put it down, but don't expect much from Revenge mode. You can only beat up on security guards for so long.

Awards & Rankings

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#44 Best GameCube Game of 2003
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#17 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
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#10 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 52
  3. Negative: 3 out of 52
  1. Rorian7
    Sep 25, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. One of best rosters and gameplays in a wrestling game. Only the graphics are not so good.… Full Review »
  2. evolution98
    Sep 17, 2018
    8
    A really good wrestling game. A major improvement over Wrestlemania 18.

    The graphics became more realistic and looked better than    A really good wrestling game. A major improvement over Wrestlemania 18.

    The graphics became more realistic and looked better than Wrestlemania 18. The realistic crowd and the ring design looked better. The wrestlers models looked good for the time but have not aged well. The animations and moves were improved as they looked really dodgy in Wrestlemania 18 and many new animations and moves were added. The BGMs fit much better and was a step up but would become very repetitive. The reversal system was fixed and made the game much easier to play. The gameplay was much better as well. It added the strong grapple system exactly like WWF No Mercy which gave the game more strategy. The customization mode was also greatly improved and more creative. The roster was great but was missing a lot of notable wrestlers. It was also missing many pay per view arenas.

    The Revenge Mode was a disappointment as you play through six stages and complete objectives that get very boring and difficult. You unlock the stages and stupid looking bosses that you defeat from the end of each stage on Revenge Mode based on real iconic wrestlers. Yuke's should have made a Career Mode similar to the WWE Smackdown games on the Playstation 2 instead of Revenge Mode.

    The main flaws overall are the disappointing roster, the lack of other noticeable pay per view arenas to brawl in, no backstage arenas and no career mode.

    Still a fun game.    … Full Review »
  3. SonEdo
    Mar 4, 2016
    7
    A solid outing for a first wrestling on GameCube. The roster is star-studded and the story mode is pretty funny. Nothing better than throwingA solid outing for a first wrestling on GameCube. The roster is star-studded and the story mode is pretty funny. Nothing better than throwing construction workers into a pit.… Full Review »
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