LumiKin
Metacritic 89

Tekken 2 (1995)

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America|1995Fighting

LumiScore

69

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

53/100

Growth Value

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage children to play Tekken 2 in moderation, perhaps setting time limits for play sessions. Focus on the skill development aspects, such as learning character moves and strategies, and discuss good sportsmanship during competitive play.

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.
7
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)53/100

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.N/A — no named characters

Game focuses on combat, not character dialogue or relationships between female characters.

What your child develops

Tekken 2 develops strategic thinking, critical thinking, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its competitive fighting mechanics. Players learn to adapt to different opponents and master complex move sets.

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About this game

Tekken 2 (鉄拳2) is a fighting game, the second installment in the Tekken series. It was released in arcades in August 1995, and later for the PlayStation in 1996.