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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

GameCube · Xbox · PC · macOS · PlayStation 2

Red Storm · 2001

LumiScore

59/100

Good

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon is a tactical shooter that emphasizes strategic thinking and hand-eye coordination, containing frequent realistic violence.

Growth (BDS)

42

Risk (RIS)

1

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.20
B3Motor
0.65

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon offers a challenging tactical shooter experience that emphasizes strategic thinking, teamwork, and hand-eye coordination. Players must carefully plan their approaches and execute maneuvers to succeed in realistic combat scenarios.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

The game contains frequent realistic violence and mild language. It also presents a potentially biased view of military conflict, which could be considered propaganda. The focus on competition in multiplayer modes may foster competitive toxicity.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~1 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon a LumiScore of 59/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon (M), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon?

The game contains frequent realistic violence and mild language. It also presents a potentially biased view of military conflict, which could be considered propaganda. The focus on competition in multiplayer modes may foster competitive toxicity.