DC Universe Online
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
57/100
Growth Value
- Creativity
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
Risk
HIGH
Engagement Patterns
Notable design patterns that encourage extended play.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of the game's potential for high engagement due to its MMO design and monetization practices. Encourage breaks and set spending limits. Discuss the ethical choices presented in the game and the social dynamics of online communities.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How 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.— Passes the test
Given the extensive cast of female characters in the DC Universe and the game's narrative, it is highly likely to pass the Bechdel test.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can be a great way for children to express creativity through character design and engage in strategic problem-solving. The cooperative aspects can also help develop teamwork and communication skills in a shared online world.
What your child develops
DC Universe Online offers a rich, customizable superhero experience that fosters creativity through character creation and strategic thinking in combat and questing. Its MMO nature encourages teamwork and communication, while the hero/villain choice introduces ethical reasoning within a compelling narrative.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
DC Universe Online is an MMO game set in the world of Batman and Superman. The game offers the player to become a completely new superhero or a supervillain.