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Metacritic 8217+

God of War Collection

Ready At Dawn|2009Action

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

54/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

40/100

Growth Value

  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Reaction Time
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be aware of the game's mature rating (ESRB M) due to its explicit violence and themes. It's a single-player experience with no online interactions, eliminating social risks. Encourage discussions about the narrative's themes of revenge and consequences.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

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.
13
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)40/100

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
1/3

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

Focuses on Kratos's journey; female characters are often secondary or tied to his narrative.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can help develop strategic thinking and reaction time. Its clear stopping points make it easy to manage screen time.

What your child develops

God of War Collection offers engaging action-adventure gameplay that challenges players with strategic combat, environmental puzzles, and quick reflexes. It provides a rich narrative experience within a mythological setting, fostering problem-solving and hand-eye coordination.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~9hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Two Epic Adventures of Conquest, Destiny, and Vengeance, God of War® and God of War® II, return! In God of War® Collection, players will experience the dark world of Ancient Greece through Kratos, a brutal warrior determined to murder the God of War and alter what no mortal has ever changed...