Battlefield: Bad Company 2
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision
Scored 4 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
61/100
Growth Value
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
MODERATE
Engagement Patterns
Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of the mature content, including intense violence and language. While the game offers strategic and social benefits in its multiplayer, the competitive nature and potential for online toxicity should be considered. Monitor screen time due to the engaging and potentially addictive nature of competitive play.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Fails the test
War game, likely male-dominated cast, focus on combat and military objectives. Unlikely to feature two named female characters talking to each other about something other than a man.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can help develop strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and hand-eye coordination. Multiplayer modes can also encourage teamwork and communication among players.
What your child develops
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 offers engaging tactical combat, requiring strategic thinking and spatial awareness in its destructible environments. The multiplayer modes foster teamwork and communication, providing a dynamic and challenging experience.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The sequel to Battlefield: Bad Company is the ninth game in the Battlefield series overall. The plot is set in an alternate history timeline, in which there's an ongoing war between the United States and Russia; and the Russians are winning.