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Metacritic 8117+

Dying Light: The Following

Techland|2016Action

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

67/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

59/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Reaction Time

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be aware of the mature content, including intense violence and strong language, as indicated by its M rating. The game encourages strategic thinking and exploration but is not suitable for younger audiences.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Strategic Thinking4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
70
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
37
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)59/100

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
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

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.N/A — no named characters

Not enough information in the game description to apply the Bechdel test.

Parent Pro-Tip

The game can help develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through its narrative and open-world challenges, as well as enhance motor skills like hand-eye coordination.

What your child develops

Dying Light: The Following offers a rich action-adventure experience that fosters problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and critical thinking through its expansive open world, non-linear progression, and engaging mystery. Players can also develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time through dynamic combat and parkour mechanics.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Dying Light: The Following is a new chapter of Kyle Crane's story and a vast expansion to the base game. Offering the amount of content fit for a stand-alone title.