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Metacritic 8113+

Call of Duty 3

Treyarch|2006Shooter

LumiScore

64

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

47/100

Growth Value

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Parent Pro-Tip

Consider discussing the historical context of WWII with your child and the realities of conflict beyond the game's portrayal. Monitor for any signs of distress due to the violent content.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Physical Activity5/5

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.
13
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
90
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)47/100

RepresentationHow diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
0/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

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

The game focuses on male soldiers and does not appear to feature two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man.

What your child develops

Call of Duty 3 offers an immersive historical war experience, fostering strategic thinking, problem-solving, and quick reflexes. Its action-packed gameplay and engaging narrative provide a challenging and rewarding experience.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Call of Duty 3 delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the Normandy Breakout, the historic campaign that made the liberation of Paris possible and brought the Allies a step closer to Berlin. Through a seamless narrative that delivers the rush of unrelenting battle and breathtaking action, players assume the roles of four ordinary Allied soldiers—American, British, Canadian and Polish—and are thrust onto an authentic, living battlefield for an unprecedented variety of combat with advanced high-definition graphics, detailed character animations and explosive on-screen action, providing the most immersive and cinematically intense war experience ever.