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Metacritic 4517+

Aliens: Colonial Marines

Gearbox Software|2013ActionShooter
Xbox 360PCPS3

LumiScore

40

out of 100

Use with parental oversight — some design risks present

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

25/100

Limited

Growth Value

Risk

3/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a mature-rated first-person shooter with intense violence and horror elements. It is best suited for older teenagers and adults due to its graphic content and frightening atmosphere. Consider playing the game yourself or watching gameplay videos to determine if it is appropriate for your child.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5
Teamwork3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
30
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
13
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
30
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)25/100

What your child develops

Aliens: Colonial Marines offers moderate opportunities for problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and memory attention within its shooter gameplay. Players will need to coordinate with teammates in co-op mode, fostering some teamwork and communication. The intense atmosphere and focus on survival against overwhelming odds can provide a sense of challenge and accomplishment.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~4hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

In partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and developed by critically acclaimed studio Gearbox Software, Aliens: Colonial Marines will bring new levels of bone-chilling suspense and adrenaline-filled action to the renowned franchise. The game pits players against the universe’s ultimate alien killing machines, the Xenomorphs, in claustrophobic environments guaranteed to produce blood curdling thrills.