Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision
Scored 4 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
38/100
Growth Value
- Spatial Awareness
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Reaction Time
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
This game is a classic action shooter based on a mature film. While it lacks modern monetization and social risks, its violent content should be considered. Encourage breaks at the end of levels.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
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
Based on a male-dominated action film, unlikely to feature two named female characters talking to each other about something other than a man.
Parent Pro-Tip
Good for hand-eye coordination and reaction time, with clear objectives.
What your child develops
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines offers intense first-person shooter action, challenging players with hand-to-hand combat and strategic gunplay. It provides a direct connection to the film's storyline, immersing players in a classic sci-fi action experience.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is a first-person shooter video game based on the film of the same title, with elements of hand-to-hand combat in third-person perspective. It was developed by Black Ops and published by Atari for PlayStation 2 and Xbox in 2003.