Halo 3: ODST
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
52/100
Growth Value
- Spatial Awareness
- Teamwork
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of the game's M-rating due to violence and language. The cooperative modes can be a great way for families or friends to play together, encouraging teamwork. Monitor gameplay sessions to ensure appropriate content exposure and manage competitive aspects.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
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
Insufficient information to determine if two named female characters talk to each other about something other than a man.
Parent Pro-Tip
Cooperative play, strategic thinking, hand-eye coordination, immersive storytelling.
What your child develops
Halo 3: ODST offers engaging cooperative gameplay, fostering teamwork and communication. Its open-world design encourages spatial awareness and strategic thinking, while the challenging combat hones hand-eye coordination and reaction time. The compelling narrative and diverse voice cast provide an immersive experience.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Halo 3: ODST is a spin-off of the Halo series of futuristic shooters. ###Plot The game is set in the distant future when the humanity is at war with an alien empire, the Covenant.