LumiKin
Metacritic 53

Dead Effect 2

App Holdings|2015ActionShooterRPG
Xbox OneAndroidPS4iOSmacOSPC

LumiScore

52

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision

90min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: $0–$10/mo

Growth

40/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

26/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game contains strong violence and mature themes. We recommend parental supervision for younger teens. Encourage breaks during gameplay and monitor in-app purchases. Consider playing the cooperative mode with your child to promote positive social interactions.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
44
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
17
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)40/100

What your child develops

Dead Effect 2 offers opportunities for developing hand-eye coordination and quick reaction times through its fast-paced combat. Strategic thinking is also encouraged through character development and gear selection. Cooperative multiplayer can foster teamwork skills, and the narrative provides an engaging experience that can improve reading comprehension.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~4hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative and RPG elements.