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Metacritic 78

FIFA 13

Electronic Arts Canada|2012Sports

LumiScore

48

out of 100

Use with parental oversight — some design risks present

30 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

48/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Hand-Eye Coordination

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 FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) mode, which involves collecting player cards from random packs. While these can be earned through gameplay, there is a strong incentive to purchase them, which can lead to unexpected costs. Monitor your child's engagement with FUT and discuss responsible spending habits.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5
Reaction Time5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
52
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
20
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
80
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)48/100

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
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 sports simulation game.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage playing with friends in local co-op to foster positive social interaction. The game's focus on strategy and quick reflexes can help develop cognitive and motor skills. Discuss the strategies involved in team management and in-game tactics.

What your child develops

FIFA 13 offers engaging sports simulation, promoting strategic thinking, spatial awareness, and motor skills through its realistic gameplay and motion control options. The FIFA Ultimate Team mode adds a layer of team management and collection.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$50/moReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Since the 1990 FIFA series has been expanding with each passing year. But the 2012 year was different for the format, because this year when FIFA 13 was released, it was still the time of motion controls.