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Metacritic 5610+

Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Defenders of the Core

Now Production|2010ActionFighting

LumiScore

64

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

48/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

4/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage children to focus on strategy and fair play in competitive matches. Discuss the difference between in-game competition and real-life social interactions.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
50
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
33
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)48/100

What your child develops

Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Defenders of the Core offers engaging real-time battle gameplay with strategic elements, promoting problem-solving, strategic thinking, and hand-eye coordination. Its split-screen and linked multiplayer modes encourage social interaction and communication among players.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Defenders of the Core also features split-screen multiplayer action in three different game modes in the console versions, and linked multiplayer on Nintendo DS and PSP system. Coupled with real-time battle gameplay, this will be the first time that players can duke it out with their Bakugan in head-to-head duels, free for all, and strategic destruction battles.