LumiKin
Metacritic 8413+

Skate 2

Electronic Arts|2009SportsArcade

LumiScore

61

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 3 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

47/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Creativity
  • Hand-Eye Coordination

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to explore the game's creative aspects, such as designing custom skate parks and trick lines. Discuss the importance of good sportsmanship if they engage in online competitive play.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Creativity5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5
Problem Solving3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
60
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
13
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)47/100

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 for a sports/arcade game focused on skateboarding mechanics rather than narrative or character interaction.

Parent Pro-Tip

Fosters creativity and problem-solving, promotes healthy online interaction.

What your child develops

Skate 2 promotes spatial awareness, fine motor skills, and creativity through its realistic skateboarding mechanics and open-world design. Players can develop problem-solving skills by figuring out trick lines and completing challenges.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

The Skate revolution continues! Skate 2 ups the ante in delivering all the grit, creativity, and culture of skateboarding - both on and off the board.