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Battlefield 1: In The Name Of The Tsar
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC
Electronic Arts DICE · 2017
LumiScore
49/100
Caution
Battlefield 1: In The Name Of The Tsar is a historical shooter that builds strategic thinking and spatial awareness, with intense violence for older teens.
Growth (BDS)
45
Risk (RIS)
46
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.46 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.27 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Battlefield 1: In The Name Of The Tsar offers an immersive and historically-inspired multiplayer shooter experience that can enhance strategic thinking, teamwork, and reaction time. Players engage in large-scale battles, requiring coordination with teammates and quick decision-making under pressure. The game's historical setting provides a context for learning about World War I, and its diverse vehicle and weapon options encourage players to adapt their strategies.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.22 | |
The game features intense violence with realistic depictions of warfare, including blood and gore, which may be disturbing for some players. The competitive nature of the game and online interactions could lead to exposure to toxic behavior. The historical narrative, while educational, could also be perceived as promoting a specific nationalist viewpoint. There are no clear stopping points within matches, which could make it difficult for players to disengage.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.