LumiKin
Metacritic 70

Verdun

M2H|2015ActionStrategySimulation

LumiScore

69

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

120+ 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

62/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Adaptive Challenge

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be aware of the mature content, including graphic violence, and the competitive online environment. Encourage communication and positive teamwork within squads. Discuss the historical context of WWI and the game's depiction of war's realities.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Teamwork5/5
Communication5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
58
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
60
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)62/100

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
0/3
Ethnic diversity
0/3

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.Fails the test

WWI setting, no female characters mentioned, unlikely to have two named female characters talking about something other than a man.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can be an engaging way to learn about WWI history and develop strategic thinking and teamwork skills in a challenging environment.

What your child develops

Verdun offers a historically accurate and immersive WWI experience, promoting strong teamwork, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness through its squad-based FPS gameplay. Players develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time in intense combat scenarios.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Verdun is an indie multiplayer squad-based FPS developed by M2H and Blackmill Games. ###Gameplay Verdun is set in the World War I period and is inspired by the French Battle of Verdun.