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By Fair Means or Foul

Review · Action · Commodore / Amiga · Atari ST

By Fair Means or Foul

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 30 May 2026

Commodore / Amiga · Atari ST

Shane O'Brien · 1988

LumiScore

64/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

47

Risk (RIS)

1

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

—

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.60
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.75

By Fair Means or Foul is a classic boxing simulation that challenges players' strategic thinking, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time. Its focus on core gameplay mechanics provides a straightforward and engaging experience without modern manipulative design elements.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

As an older boxing game, it features moderate cartoon violence. Its lack of diverse representation is typical for games of its era. There are minimal social or monetization risks.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
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Parents ask…

Is By Fair Means or Foul safe for kids?

LumiKin gives By Fair Means or Foul a LumiScore of 64/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play By Fair Means or Foul?

LumiKin's recommended play time for By Fair Means or Foul is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of By Fair Means or Foul?

As an older boxing game, it features moderate cartoon violence. Its lack of diverse representation is typical for games of its era. There are minimal social or monetization risks.