Counter-Strike: Source
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision
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Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
64/100
Growth Value
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game is a mature, competitive shooter requiring significant skill and strategic thinking. Ensure your child is ready for intense, fast-paced action and the emotional demands of competitive online play. Consider playing with them or supervising their sessions to guide their experience with online interactions, even without direct chat.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
RepresentationHow 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.— N/A — no named characters
The game has no plot or named characters, making the Bechdel test not applicable.
What your child develops
Counter-Strike: Source hones critical cognitive skills like spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and reaction time through intense, team-based competitive play. It also fosters teamwork and communication among players.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Counter-Strike: Source is the third entry of the big franchise of competitive shooters. Based on a modification to the original Valve game Half-Life, Counter-Strike: Source has no plot yet fully concentrating on a competitive part of the gameplay.