LumiKin
Metacritic 7510+

EA SPORTS Active 2

Electronic Arts|2010Sports

LumiScore

45

out of 100

Use with parental oversight — some design risks present

90 min/day recommended

Scored 3 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

31/100

Growth Value

  • Physical Activity
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Memory & Attention

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to use EA SPORTS Active 2 as a fun and engaging way to incorporate physical activity into their routine. Monitor their workout intensity to prevent overexertion and celebrate their fitness milestones. Discuss the importance of a balanced approach to exercise, combining structured routines with free play and listening to their body's needs.

Top Skills Developed

Physical Activity5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Memory & Attention3/5
Learning Transfer3/5
Adaptive Challenge3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
34
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
7
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
60
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)31/100

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
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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 applicable to a fitness game without narrative elements.

Parent Pro-Tip

Promotes physical health, discipline, and goal setting. Can be a positive alternative to sedentary screen time and helps build healthy habits. The heart rate monitor feature can also teach children about their body's responses to exercise.

What your child develops

EA SPORTS Active 2 promotes physical fitness, healthy habits, and self-improvement through structured workout programs. It encourages users to track their progress and achieve personal fitness goals, enhancing physical well-being and potentially boosting self-esteem. The inclusion of a heart rate monitor provides real-time feedback, optimizing workout effectiveness.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

EA SPORTS Active 2 includes a new suite of fitness programs and includes the Total Body Tracking system that utilizes a heart rate monitor to ensure the best possible workout with accurate, measurable results. Using heart rate data that is displayed on-screen throughout the workout, users will be able to capture the intensity of their workout, allowing them to optimize their performance and reach their fitness goals quicker.