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Metacritic 8110+

Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2

Electronic Arts|2016ActionShooter

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

62/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

56/100

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

Encourage your child to play with friends they know and to take breaks between matches. Discuss good sportsmanship and managing competitive feelings.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Teamwork5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
58
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)56/100

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
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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 multiplayer shooter focused on combat between plants and zombies.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing with known friends fosters positive social bonds, while managing play time and competitive emotions helps develop self-regulation and healthy gaming habits.

What your child develops

Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 offers engaging team-based combat that promotes strategic thinking, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination. Its cooperative modes encourage positive social interaction and teamwork among players.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

The battle for suburbia grows to crazy new heights in Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2!