Parents' Guide to

WWE 12

By Brett Molina, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Intense wrestling with body slams, kicks, and some blood.

Game Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 2011
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this game.

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age 12+

Based on 6 parent reviews

sara 55
sara 55 Adult
May 17, 2012
age 12+

WWE

I think this game is OK for kids 12 and up. I does show blood but it is very rare for it to show. Htere is a lot of punching and kicking though. Some gaems that are like this is starwars battlefront 1 and 2. If your chiled has these games I think WWE 12 is right for them.

This title has:

Too much violence
Pizza slicer 222
Pizza slicer 222 Adult
May 2, 2012
age 12+

My review

This title has:

Too much violence
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What’s It About?

In WWE 12, players control one of several wrestlers in World Wrestling Entertainment and guide him to a championship title. They can also create their own brawler to lead to victory. The game features modes such as Road to Wrestlemania, a story-based action option, and WWE Universe to run through a schedule of wrestling events.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (6):
Kids say (20):

The overhaul of WWE 12 seems to have benefited the series, although it could use some tweaks. The presentation and graphics are sharp. The simpler controls help breathe life into the series, but executing the Reversal move is very tough compared to last year's game. Fortunately, between the easier controls, improved presentation, and impressive depth, WWE 12 is a solid wrestling title.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how the video game compares to real-world wrestling.

  • WWE is a violent sport, how does the violence in this game compare to what you see in real life?

Game Details

  • Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
  • Available online?: Not available online
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release date: November 22, 2011
  • Genre: Sports
  • ESRB rating: T for Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
  • Last updated: August 29, 2016

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