LumiKin
Metacritic 7613+

EA SPORTS UFC 3

Electronic Arts|2018Sports

LumiScore

51

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

60 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

51/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should monitor engagement with the 'Ultimate Team' mode for potential monetization pressures and discuss healthy competitive attitudes. Encourage breaks after each match to prevent over-engagement.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical 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.
62
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
17
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)51/100

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.Passes the test

Female fighters are present and can have career narratives, likely involving conversations not about men.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can help develop strategic thinking, quick reflexes, and emotional control in a competitive environment. The career mode also offers a sense of progression and achievement.

What your child develops

EA SPORTS UFC 3 offers a realistic fighting simulation that can enhance cognitive skills like strategic thinking, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and reaction time. The career mode provides a narrative experience where choices impact progression, and the competitive online play can foster emotional regulation.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Pre-order the EA SPORTS™ UFC® 3 Standard Edition today and instantly receive the choice of one Loaner Champion Edition Fighter and Move for five fights in UFC® 3 Ultimate Team, five Premium Packs, 500 UFC Points to help build your Ultimate Team roster, and a theme. EA SPORTS™ UFC® 3 revolutionizes fighting movement with Real Player Motion Tech, delivering the most authentic athletic motion and visuals in sports gaming.