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Metacritic 8110+

Breath of Fire II (1994)

Capcom|1994RPG

LumiScore

66

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 10+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

50/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

3/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to engage with the rich story and strategic combat. Discuss the ethical dilemmas and character motivations presented in the narrative to foster critical thinking and empathy.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Reading & Language5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
84
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
20
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)50/100

What your child develops

Breath of Fire II is a classic JRPG that offers deep strategic combat, engaging problem-solving through its narrative and puzzles, and a rich story that encourages critical thinking and empathy. Its text-heavy nature also promotes reading and language skills.

Base: UnknownReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Breath of Fire II (Japanese: ブレス オブ ファイアII 使命の子, Hepburn: Buresu obu Faia Tsū: Shimei no Ko, Breath of Fire II: The Destined Child) is a role-playing video game developed and published by Capcom. First released in 1994, the game was licensed to Laguna for European release in 1996.