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Metacritic 8413+

PlanetSide 2

Daybreak Games Company|2012ActionShooterMassively Multiplayer

LumiScore

54

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

60 min/day recommended

Scored 4 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

70/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$50/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to set time limits and discuss in-game spending. Emphasize the importance of positive communication and sportsmanship within their team. Be aware of the competitive environment and the potential for social pressures.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
72
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
63
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)70/100

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 applicable for a competitive MMOFPS.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can develop strong teamwork, strategic planning, and quick decision-making skills. The large-scale cooperative play can also foster a sense of community and shared accomplishment.

What your child develops

PlanetSide 2 offers an unparalleled large-scale multiplayer experience, fostering teamwork, strategic thinking, and quick reflexes in dynamic combat scenarios. Players learn to coordinate with vast numbers of allies to achieve complex objectives.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$50/moPlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Planetside 2 is a massive multiplayer first-person shooter with an emphasis on large-scale battles developed by Daybreak Game Company. Although considered as a continuation of the series, Planetside 2 is a re-imagining of the original game featuring the same world, factions and time period.