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Metacritic 8810+

NHL 11

Electronic Arts Canada|2010Sports

LumiScore

63

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 10+ with parental supervision

90 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

51/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Adaptive Challenge

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

NHL 11 is a relatively safe and engaging sports simulation for children aged 10 and up. It offers good cognitive and motor skill development with very low risks from monetization or harmful content. Encourage playing with friends for social benefits.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
60
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
27
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)51/100

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
0/3
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 applicable to a sports simulation game.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can help develop strategic thinking, quick reflexes, and hand-eye coordination. It's a good way to engage with sports in a digital format without significant financial or social pressures.

What your child develops

NHL 11 enhances cognitive skills like spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and reaction time through its realistic hockey simulation. It also promotes hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Multiplayer modes can foster teamwork and emotional regulation.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

NHL 11 - Powered by an all-new Real-Time Physics Engine and featuring the all-new Hockey Ultimate Team mode, experience hockey at its best.