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Metacritic 75

Far Cry 6

Ubisoft|2021ActionShooterAdventure

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

60/ 100
GOOD
60 min/day recommended

Growth

59/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$50/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be aware of the mature themes, violence, and language in Far Cry 6. The presence of microtransactions means there's a potential for additional spending beyond the initial game purchase. Encourage breaks due to the open-world design and discuss the game's political themes and ethical dilemmas with your child.

Top Skills Developed

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

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
70
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
30
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
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
3/3
Ethnic diversity
3/3

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

Likely to pass given the open-world nature and potential for multiple female characters in a resistance movement, though not explicitly confirmed.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can be an engaging experience for older teens, promoting critical thinking and strategic planning within a compelling story. Discussing the game's narrative can also be an opportunity to explore themes of justice, oppression, and revolution.

What your child develops

Far Cry 6 offers a rich open-world experience that fosters problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness through its guerrilla warfare gameplay. Players engage with a compelling narrative of liberation, potentially developing empathy and ethical reasoning as they fight against an oppressive regime. The game also provides strong motor skill development through its intense shooter mechanics.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$50/moPlaytime: ~8hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Welcome to Yara, a tropical paradise frozen in time. As the dictator of Yara, Anton Castillo is intent on restoring his nation back to its former glory by any means, with his son, Diego, following in his bloody footsteps.