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Metacritic 8413+

Street Fighter II: The World Warrior (1991)

Capcom|1991ArcadeFighting

LumiScore

67

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

51/100

Growth Value

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage children to focus on learning character moves and strategies, and to practice good sportsmanship. Playing together can be a fun way to bond and develop skills. Discuss the competitive aspect and how to handle wins and losses gracefully.

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.
70
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)51/100

RepresentationHow 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
3/3

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.Fails the test

Chun-Li is the only prominent female character. No indication of two female characters talking to each other about anything other than a man.

What your child develops

Street Fighter II offers significant cognitive benefits through strategic thinking, problem-solving, and rapid decision-making. Its demanding motor skill requirements enhance hand-eye coordination and reaction time. The game's diverse character roster and competitive nature can also foster healthy competition and skill development.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Street Fighter II is a fighting game. Players select from one of eight characters: Ryu, Ken, Blanka, E.