LumiKin
Metacritic 70

Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor

Relic Entertainment|2009Strategy

LumiScore

66

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Growth

51/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should consider the game's mature war themes and violence before allowing younger children to play. Encourage discussions about the historical context and the realities of war. Monitor play sessions to ensure a balanced gaming experience.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
80
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
7
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)51/100

Representation?How 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
0/3

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

War strategy game, unlikely to feature female characters meeting the Bechdel test criteria.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can be a valuable tool for developing critical thinking and strategic planning. Playing together or discussing strategies can enhance family engagement and provide opportunities for historical learning.

What your child develops

Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor is a real-time strategy game that challenges players with complex tactical decision-making, resource management, and historical military scenarios. It fosters strong problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness as players manage units across dynamic battlefields. The game's campaign structure provides clear objectives, encouraging players to adapt their strategies and learn from outcomes.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~1hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

"Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor" is a strategy game, an expansion to the game "Company of Heroes". Added three story campaigns: 1.