Metacritic 7613+

FlatOut 2

Item: FlatOut 2
Rating: 55
Author: LumiKin

Bugbear Entertainment|2006RacingArcade

PCXboxLinuxPS2

LumiScore

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

38/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

3/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

FlatOut 2 is a classic arcade racer with a focus on fun and destruction. It's a one-time purchase with no hidden costs or manipulative design. Encourage children to enjoy the racing and stunt challenges, and discuss the cartoonish nature of the crashes.

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Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5

Reaction Time5/5

Problem Solving3/5

Spatial Awareness3/5

Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.

Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.

Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.

Overall Benefit Score (BDS)38/100

What your child develops

FlatOut 2 offers engaging racing gameplay that develops cognitive skills like problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness through varied tracks, car customization, and adaptive AI. It also significantly enhances hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~2hReviewed Apr 2026

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Parent Tips

💡 LumiKin

Try playing the first session together with your child — it's a great way to understand the game's tone and set expectations around time and spending before they play independently.

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