Pro Evolution Soccer 2016
LumiScore
out of 100
Great for most ages — low engagement risks
Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
66/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage playing with friends or family to enhance positive social interaction and teamwork. Discuss sportsmanship and managing emotions during competitive play. The game's natural match-based structure makes it easy to set time limits.
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
Not applicable to a sports simulation game.
Parent Pro-Tip
Playing with others can improve communication and cooperation. Learning to handle wins and losses gracefully builds emotional resilience. The clear match endings help children develop self-regulation regarding screen time.
What your child develops
Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 offers significant cognitive benefits through strategic thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness required for successful gameplay. It also enhances hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. While primarily competitive, it can foster teamwork and communication in co-op modes and helps develop emotional regulation through managing wins and losses.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The Games on Demand version supports English and French. PES 2016 comes with a whole host of new and improved features that is set to raise the bar once again in a bid to retain its title of ‘Best Sports Game’.