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Metacritic 6717+

Faces of War

Best Way|2006ActionStrategy

LumiScore

66

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision

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

54/100

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

Encourage your child to discuss the historical context of World War II and the ethical implications of warfare presented in the game. If playing multiplayer, monitor interactions to ensure a positive social experience. Discuss strategic decisions and problem-solving approaches to maximize cognitive benefits.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

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.
27
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)54/100

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
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

As a WWII strategy game focused on combat, it is unlikely to feature two female characters talking to each other about something other than a man.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can significantly develop strategic thinking, problem-solving, and critical analysis skills. Its realistic physics and adaptive AI provide a rich environment for learning and applying complex tactical approaches. The historical setting can also be a springboard for discussions about history and ethics.

What your child develops

Faces of War offers a deep and engaging real-time strategy experience, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning through its complex AI and realistic physics. Players must adapt their tactics to ever-changing battlefield conditions, enhancing adaptive challenge and learning transfer. The game's focus on tactical decision-making and environmental interaction provides significant cognitive benefits.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~1hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Through the eyes of Allied, German and Russian squad leaders, experience the most immersive World War II time strategy game where each battle is played out and won differently based on your tactical choices. Key features:Get immersed in the heat of the world war II, command American, English, Soviet and German troops during world-renowned battles that include D-Day, new winter missions and the storming of Berlin Complex team AI for new tactical opportunities: AI controlled soldiers don't simply execute any order given by a player, they think how to do it in the most efficient and safe way.