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Metacritic 7913+

Soul Calibur V

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America|2012ArcadeFighting

LumiScore

70

out of 100

Great pick for ages 13+ — low engagement risks

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

55/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

4/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage healthy competition and discuss good sportsmanship. Monitor gameplay for appropriate content and ensure breaks are taken, as the game's engaging nature can lead to extended play sessions.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
72
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
13
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)55/100

What your child develops

Soul Calibur V enhances cognitive skills such as spatial awareness, strategic thinking, critical thinking, memory, and adaptive challenge through its core fighting mechanics. Players must learn character movesets, anticipate opponent actions, and adapt strategies in real-time. It also significantly develops hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Fighting game with Ezio Auditore (Assassin's Creed franchise) as a guest fighter.