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Metacritic 8317+

DOOM II

Bethesda Softworks|1994ActionShooter

LumiScore

51

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 4 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

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

Growth

36/100

Growth Value

  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Reaction Time
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be aware of DOOM II's mature content, including intense violence and horror. It is best suited for older players. If played in multiplayer, encourage positive communication and sportsmanship among friends.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
26
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
33
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)36/100

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

No female characters or conversations between them are mentioned in the game description.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing DOOM II can help develop motor skills, spatial reasoning, and quick decision-making. Multiplayer can also offer opportunities for social interaction within a controlled environment.

What your child develops

DOOM II offers benefits in problem-solving, spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its challenging combat and non-linear level navigation. Multiplayer modes can foster positive social interaction and communication with friends.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~1hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

The game from the legendary programmers John Carmack and John Romero, who worked together with American McGee, on the first-person shooter game that will run on anything: from mobile devices to engineering calculators. The game became the second in the series Doom, received improved multiplayer, graphics and improved optimization.