Halo: Combat Evolved
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision
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Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
56/100
Growth Value
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of the game's M-rating for violence and the competitive nature of its multiplayer. While lacking explicit monetization or social chat risks, the game does demand significant attention and rapid decision-making. Encourage breaks during longer campaign sessions and monitor engagement during competitive multiplayer.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
RepresentationHow 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.— Fails the test
Cortana is the only named female character, and she primarily interacts with the male protagonist, Master Chief, about the game's plot.
What your child develops
Halo: Combat Evolved offers a rich first-person shooter experience that significantly develops spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its engaging combat and driving mechanics. The strategic enemy AI and objective-based multiplayer modes foster problem-solving and teamwork, encouraging players to adapt and collaborate. The game editor also allows for creative rule-making in multiplayer.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Humanity is in the midst of a long war against an alien alliance called the Covenant which has been wiping out colony after colony. Your hero is Master Chief, who is given no name beyond his rank in the game itself.