Metacritic 8417+

God of War: Origins Collection

Sony Interactive Entertainment|2011ActionAdventure

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

56/ 100

GOOD

120+ min/day recommended

Growth

41/100

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 mature content, including graphic violence and some sexual themes, before allowing children to play. This game is best suited for mature teenagers and adults. Encourage breaks during gameplay.

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.

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

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

Overall Benefit Score (BDS)41/100

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

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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

Few named female characters, and conversations are typically male-centric or about male characters.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can be a good choice for older teens interested in mythology, action combat, and a compelling, albeit dark, story. It can help develop hand-eye coordination and strategic thinking.

What your child develops

God of War: Origins Collection offers an engaging action-adventure experience that can enhance problem-solving, strategic thinking, and motor skills through challenging combat and environmental puzzles. The rich narrative explores themes of mythology and personal redemption.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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Parent Tips

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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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About this game

Discover the origins of Kratos with the definitive compilation of God of War®: Chains of Olympus and God of War®: Ghost of Sparta on a single Blu-ray™ disc! Fully remastered in high-definition 1080p and stereoscopic 3-D, players will discover the dark past that continues to haunt the Spartan Warrior, and why he is forced to choose between his own personal redemption and saving the ancient world from destruction.