WWE 2K19

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
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  1. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Oct 12, 2018
    74
    WWE 2K19 is one of a kind. But WWE 2K19 does not offer new gameplay mechanics this year.
  2. IGN
    Oct 9, 2018
    73
    WWE 2K19 is a rebound in the right direction, but it is held back by many long-standing issues.
  3. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2019
    70
    It is not an indispensable addition to any wresting fan’s library, but it does give hope that next year we will get not just an adequate game, not even a good one, but one truly great. [13/2018, p.47]
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  5. GameSpot
    Oct 25, 2018
    70
    WWE 2K19 might not reach the lofty heights of wrestling video gaming's heyday--or maybe that's just the nostalgia talking--but it's 2K's best effort so far. Maybe next year we'll be on to a true title contender.
  6. Impulsegamer
    Oct 23, 2018
    70
    WWE 2K19 is obviously best suited to wrestling fans, but if you are not a fan but looking for a fun game that you can enjoy during a night in with a bunch of mates, this game has got you covered.
  7. Destructoid
    Oct 11, 2018
    70
    The quality of any given WWE 2K game is a gamble year to year, but 2K19 manages to claw its way up from being buried alive by the travesty of last year's entry. Daniel Bryan's Showcase is a clear highlight as are the mostly welcome mechanical changes. Here's hoping they don't regress again in 2019.
  8. Game Revolution
    Oct 10, 2018
    70
    If you didn’t like previous WWE 2K games, then WWE 2K19 isn’t going to change your mind. However, if you’re like me and have always had a soft spot for this series, then you won’t be disappointed.
  9. We Got This Covered
    Oct 10, 2018
    70
    WWE 2K19 is a solid wrestling game. Gameplay wise, it's leaps and bounds over previous entries. The creation suite is always getting better, and the 2K Showcase mode has never been better. Unfortunately, it's let down by a handful of undercooked modes that desperately need to be fleshed out.
  10. Wccftech
    Oct 10, 2018
    70
    Is WWE 2K19 championship material? Not quite, but developers Yuke’s and Visual Concepts have made some important strides in the right direction. WWE 2K19 hulks up with some smart new mechanics, a well-produced Daniel Bryan Showcase, and a much-improved MyCareer mode. Does the game still suffer from some in-ring issues and a general lack of polish? Yes, but WWE 2K19 feels like it might just be the first chapter of an inspiring comeback story.
  11. Digitally Downloaded
    Oct 10, 2018
    70
    Long term the WWE series will probably have to consider updating or even replacing its engine. The game mechanics are solid, but fundamentally do not change a great deal and there are signs of rickety infrastructure in the audio, some of the modes and more. There is still a lot of fun to be had with the enjoyable action, and I loved the focus on narrative around MyCareer, but most of the other stuff feels largely the same.
  12. JeuxActu
    Oct 13, 2018
    65
    WWE 2K19 still offers incredible content that will hook up any wrestling fan, but sadly, quantity prevails over quality, and the technical side of things and rigid gameplay are enough to repel any gamer that's not fond of the WWE.
  13. GameOver.gr
    Nov 16, 2018
    60
    Even though there's a plethora of wrestlers, modes and features, WWE still utilizes a stiff control scheme that it’s just not working for us.
  14. Gaming Age
    Oct 18, 2018
    58
    If you skipped 2K18 based on my review last year, you can feel safe in knowing this year’s game is worth playing and 2K made the best title they’ve made in years (but is that really saying a lot?).
  15. Gamers Heroes
    Oct 15, 2018
    50
    WWE 2K19 struggles to meet expectations. It’s a mid-card talent with potential, but is too set in its ways to leave any lasting impact.

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#97 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#49 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#62 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 175 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 175
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 175
  3. Negative: 47 out of 175
  1. TheBucks
    Oct 7, 2018
    10
    WWE 2K19 is the best wrestling game in new generation currently, The game is better than last year with new features like 2K towers mode, BigWWE 2K19 is the best wrestling game in new generation currently, The game is better than last year with new features like 2K towers mode, Big head mode, The return of 2K showcase, My career mode with amazing story, Updating type matches like steel cage - hell in a cell, new superstars from (raw-sd-nxt-legends), The details and graphics and the speed of movement is very impressive, This is the best wrestling game 2K has made (Never Say Never).… Full Review »
  2. rwagena
    Oct 6, 2018
    7
    I want to give this a lower score, because it doesn't take nearly as many steps forward with the formula as it should given its upgrade inI want to give this a lower score, because it doesn't take nearly as many steps forward with the formula as it should given its upgrade in budget, but what actually is done with the formula highlights it as the very thing that post-2K15 WWE 2K could - and should - have been years ago. One major core gripe I do have is that the difficulty does feel incredibly toned down in comparison to past entries, although part of that has to do with the fact that AI opponents don't mash out counters nearly as often as they used to, and that counter regeneration has been buffed significantly, so you can counter far more often, and AIs counter marginally less often

    Early on, the RPG-styled MyPlayer progression system seems very promising, but potentially very grindy, very clearly wanting to make sure it feels like the 20 bonus points from the Deluxe Edition carry more weight than they did in a straightforward attribute system, as this time around, min-maxing one of the three branches (attack, body, and defense) gets you through one entire tier after your first career match with the added KickStart bonus. As for the career mode, the addition of voice acting and complex character animations do add layers to the story mode, but the story itself feels like a less successful attempt at the narrative-heavy story modes of games like Madden 18/19 and NBA 2K16, and it feels more like the latter than the former, warts and all. But for better or worse, it's also the most feature-complete WWE story mode in many years, by far.

    Now, might as well get to the positives. Firstly, I know it may be a hollow praise, but the visuals are VASTLY improved from previous iterations, and the character models look fantastic, although the character creator models still don't have quite the same polish. 2K's attempt at NetherRealm-esque living towers is also more hit than miss and gives a very arcade feel to things. WWE Universe is generally unchanged from 2K18, but there is more customkzation with the match potential of auto-generated matches: it still gives you the option to change up show matches on the fly, but if you like being surprised from show to show, it lets you customize what matches can actually show up on the match card, and with what frequency. Also, yes, this does extend to rivalry matches, which can make for even more interesting variation.

    Overall, WWE 2K19 doesn't evolve everywhere it needs to evolve, but it also evolves more than any WWE 2K before it    … Full Review »
  3. TheGuyAarons96
    Oct 7, 2018
    10
    This is pretty fun better than the previous 2k wwe games and alot more fun.
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