Quake IV
LumiScore
out of 100
Use with parental oversight — some design risks present
Scored 4 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
33/100
Growth Value
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Reaction Time
- Spatial Awareness
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Quake IV is a mature-rated first-person shooter with significant violence. Parents should consider the ESRB rating and the game's focus on combat when deciding if it's appropriate for their child. The game does not feature microtransactions or social chat with strangers, which can be a positive for some families.
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.— Fails the test
Protagonist is male, no significant female characters or interactions mentioned.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can help develop quick reflexes and spatial reasoning skills through its action-packed gameplay.
What your child develops
Quake IV offers intense first-person shooter action, challenging players with fast-paced combat and tactical engagements alongside AI squadmates. It can enhance hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and spatial awareness.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Quake 4 is a first-person shooter developed by Raven Software, the fourth installment in the series and the first Quake game not developed by id Software. ###Plot Storywise, Quake 4 is a sequel to Quake 2 and continues the story of the war between humans and cyborg alien race Strogg.