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Metacritic 8113+

World of Warships

Wargaming Group|2015Action

LumiScore

49

out of 100

Use with parental oversight — some design risks present

30 min/day recommended

Scored 4 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

58/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$40/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should encourage children to play World of Warships with friends or in a clan to foster positive social interaction. It's important to set clear time limits to prevent excessive play and discuss the game's monetization model to help children understand the value of in-game purchases and avoid overspending.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Spatial Awareness4/5
Critical Thinking4/5
Learning Transfer4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
70
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
47
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)58/100

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
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

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

Game focuses on naval combat, not character dialogue or relationships.

Parent Pro-Tip

This approach helps children develop social skills, manage screen time effectively, and cultivate critical thinking about in-game economies, promoting a balanced and informed gaming experience.

What your child develops

World of Warships offers engaging strategic naval combat, promoting problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking. Players can develop teamwork and communication skills through cooperative play and clan activities, while also learning about historical naval vessels.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$40/moPlaytime: ~2hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

ABOUT THE GAME Over 200 historic naval vessels are yours to command in World of Warships, the ultimate free-to-play MMO action experience. Fight for naval supremacy in a variety of ships — fire a battleship’s big guns, sneak in with a destroyer, charge with a cruiser, or darken the skies with carrier squadrons.