Metacritic 7110+

The Climb

Item: The Climb
Rating: 58
Author: LumiKin

Crytek|2016ActionSimulation

LumiScore

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 10+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

43/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

9/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game provides an immersive and physically engaging experience, developing spatial reasoning and motor skills. Monitor for signs of frustration due to challenging routes.

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Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5

Adaptive Challenge5/5

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5

Physical Activity5/5

Problem Solving3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.

Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.

Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.

Overall Benefit Score (BDS)43/100

What your child develops

The Climb offers significant benefits in spatial awareness, adaptive challenge, and hand-eye coordination due to its VR climbing mechanics. Players must plan routes, react to changing environments, and precisely control their movements.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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Parent Tips

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Try playing the first session together with your child — it's a great way to understand the game's tone and set expectations around time and spending before they play independently.

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