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Metacritic 66

The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

2K|2013ActionShooter
Xbox 360PCPS3macOS

LumiScore

62

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

45/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a tactical shooter that requires strategic thinking and teamwork. It has a mature rating due to violence and language, but it does not have microtransactions or online interactions with strangers. Consider playing alongside your child to discuss the tactical elements and any themes of propaganda.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
48
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
27
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)45/100

What your child develops

The Bureau: XCOM Declassified offers a challenging tactical shooter experience that encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, and team coordination. Players must carefully plan their squad's movements and abilities to overcome alien threats, fostering critical thinking and adaptive challenge. The game also provides opportunities for hand-eye coordination and reaction time development through its combat mechanics.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~3hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is the second game in some kind of the franchise reboot. Despite the fact that the first game, XCOM: Enemy Unknown was a strategic game, this time is it a tactical third-person shooter.