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Rising Storm 2: VIETNAM

Review · Action · PC

Rising Storm 2: VIETNAM

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC

Tripwire Interactive · 2017

LumiScore

51/100

Good

Rising Storm 2: VIETNAM is an action strategy game that fosters strategic thinking and hand-eye coordination, but features intense violence and warfare.

Growth (BDS)

50

Risk (RIS)

47

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.42
B2Social-emotional
0.20
B3Motor
0.65

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam offers intense tactical action and requires strategic thinking, teamwork, and quick reflexes. Players will develop problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and critical thinking in a challenging multiplayer environment.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

The game features realistic and intense violence, with a strong focus on warfare. There is also a risk of competitive toxicity and potential privacy concerns in online multiplayer. The game's historical setting might also present a simplified or biased view of the Vietnam War.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~5 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Rising Storm 2: VIETNAM safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Rising Storm 2: VIETNAM a LumiScore of 51/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Rising Storm 2: VIETNAM appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Rising Storm 2: VIETNAM, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Rising Storm 2: VIETNAM?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Rising Storm 2: VIETNAM is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Rising Storm 2: VIETNAM?

The game features realistic and intense violence, with a strong focus on warfare. There is also a risk of competitive toxicity and potential privacy concerns in online multiplayer. The game's historical setting might also present a simplified or biased view of the Vietnam War.