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Metacritic 87

Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition

Techland|2015ActionRPG

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

67/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

64/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

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 intense violence and horror themes in Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition. The game is not rated, but its content is suitable for mature players. While it offers cognitive benefits, monitor play sessions due to potential for extended engagement from dopamine-driven mechanics. The multiplayer is optional, and there is no stranger chat.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
74
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
47
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)64/100

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

Insufficient information to apply the Bechdel test.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can enhance problem-solving, strategic thinking, and motor skills like hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Its open-world design and varied missions can also foster adaptability and learning transfer.

What your child develops

Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition offers a rich open-world experience that promotes problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness through its unique parkour and combat mechanics. Players will develop hand-eye coordination and quick reaction times while navigating a dangerous, dynamic environment. The game also encourages learning and adaptation with its evolving challenges and diverse gameplay modes.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~17hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Dying Light series introduces a world that was hit by a zombie virus outbreak. Under the daylight, zombies are weak and slow, but after the sunset, they become fast, strong and hungry for human flesh.