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Metacritic 8013+

UFC 4

Electronic Arts|2020Sports

LumiScore

52

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

60 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

49/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$20/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to focus on skill improvement and sportsmanship rather than solely on winning. Discuss the competitive aspects and the importance of emotional regulation. Set clear time limits for play, especially for online matches, and ensure they take breaks.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
68
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)49/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
3/3
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

Not applicable to a fighting game.

Parent Pro-Tip

Focusing on skill and sportsmanship can help your child develop resilience and a healthy competitive mindset. Time limits and breaks can prevent over-engagement and ensure a balanced play experience.

What your child develops

UFC 4 offers a highly engaging and competitive experience, demanding significant cognitive skills such as strategic thinking, critical analysis, and spatial awareness. Players develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through intense combat. The game provides a challenging environment for skill development and mastery.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$20/moReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

In EA SPORTS UFC 4 the fighter you become is shaped by your fight style, your achievements, and your personality. No matter how or where you play EA SPORTS UFC 4 puts ‘you’ at the center of every fight.