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Metacritic 866+

FIFA 14

Electronic Arts Canada|2013Sports

LumiScore

55

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 6+ 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

47/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Reaction Time

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Set a session limit using the natural structure of the game — agree on a set number of matches (e.g., 2–3 games) before play begins, rather than time-based limits, since each match has a clear start and end.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking4/5
Hand-Eye Coordination4/5
Reaction Time4/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
46
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
43
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
55
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)47/100

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.Fails the test

FIFA 14 features no female characters in its main gameplay modes; all players, managers, and commentators are male.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing alongside your child and discussing team tactics, formations, and in-game decisions can deepen the strategic thinking benefits and turn FIFA 14 into a shared bonding activity. Ask questions like 'Why did you choose that formation?' or 'What would you do differently next match?' to encourage reflective thinking.

What your child develops

FIFA 14 offers meaningful developmental benefits, particularly for older children and teens. Strategic thinking is a core part of gameplay — players must read formations, manage possession, anticipate opponent movements, and adapt tactics in real time. Spatial awareness is consistently exercised as children track multiple players across a dynamic pitch. Hand-eye coordination and reaction time are genuinely challenged, especially at higher difficulty levels. The game's broad roster of over 600 clubs and 16,000 players also exposes children to a diverse global sporting culture, and Ultimate Team mode introduces light team-building and resource management thinking.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~35hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

FIFA 14 is a football simulation video game which was released on multiple platforms in 2013. Also, it was one of the first game to be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.