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Metacritic 7113+

Mercenaries 2: World in Flames

Electronic Arts|2008ActionShooterRacing
PCPS2PS3Xbox 360

LumiScore

53

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

36/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

1/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Mercenaries 2 is an open-world action game with a focus on combat and player choice. It offers some cognitive benefits through its strategic gameplay and exploration. However, parents should be aware of the mature content, including violence and language. The game does not have any in-game purchases or social features that could lead to financial or social risks.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Learning Transfer3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
42
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
20
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)36/100

What your child develops

Mercenaries 2 offers players a large open world to explore and a high degree of freedom in how they approach missions and interact with different factions. This encourages problem-solving and strategic thinking as players decide who to ally with and how to best achieve their objectives. The action-oriented gameplay also helps to develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~7hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Play throughout the varied terrains of Venezuela that is larger than all the Mercenaries maps combined. You decide the factions to work for, when.