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Metacritic 766+

FIFA 22

Electronic Arts Vancouver|2021Sports

LumiScore

47

out of 100

Use with parental oversight — some design risks present

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

61/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Adaptive Challenge

Risk

HIGH

Engagement Patterns

Notable design patterns that encourage extended play.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$100/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be aware of the strong monetization pressures within FIFA 22, especially in the Ultimate Team mode, which can encourage significant spending. Monitor screen time due to addictive design elements and discuss good sportsmanship in competitive online play.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
64
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
47
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)61/100

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
1/3
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.N/A — no named characters

Not applicable for a sports simulation game.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage playing with friends for social interaction and teamwork. Discuss game strategies and decision-making to enhance cognitive benefits. Celebrate good sportsmanship regardless of win or loss.

What your child develops

FIFA 22 offers significant cognitive benefits through strategic thinking, spatial awareness, and critical decision-making in a fast-paced environment. It also enhances motor skills like hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Socially, it can foster teamwork and communication when played cooperatively with friends.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$100/moPlaytime: ~21hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

HyperMotion integrates advanced full-team mocap data and machine learning to heighten gameplay in every match in FIFA 22, harnessing the power of next generation consoles to deliver the most realistic, responsive and fluid gameplay experience we’ve ever built. FIFA 22 brings a new season of innovation across every mode in the game; enjoy more consistency between the posts with a goalkeeper rewrite that brings more composure to the most important position on the pitch, live out your football dreams as you create and manage your custom club to glory in Career Mode, get rewarded for your flair with restyled gameplay in VOLTA FOOTBALL, welcome back football’s most memorable players as FIFA Ultimate Team™ Heroes, and feel the atmosphere of your next big game with the most immersive matchday experience ever seen in EA SPORTS FIFA.