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Metacritic 87

Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge

LucasArts Entertainment|2010ActionAdventure

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

68/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

52/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss the puzzles and story elements with you. This can further enhance their critical thinking and communication skills. The game's two difficulty modes allow for a tailored challenge.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Creativity5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
84
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.
30
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)52/100

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.N/A — no named characters

Not enough information about named female characters and their conversations to apply the Bechdel test.

Parent Pro-Tip

Discussing the game can deepen understanding, improve communication, and provide opportunities for shared problem-solving, making the experience more enriching.

What your child develops

Monkey Island 2 offers a rich narrative experience with challenging point-and-click puzzles that foster problem-solving, critical thinking, memory, and creativity. Its engaging story and humorous dialogue contribute to strong reading and language development. The special edition enhancements, like voiced dialogues and developer comments, enrich the experience.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

###Golden Age A game from the golden age of the studio and publisher LucasArts Entertainment and from the legendary team led by Ron Gilbert and Tim Shafer. The game was the sixth to use the graphics engine SCUMM: it was modified and improved audio capabilities.