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Metacritic 8110+

Breath of Fire II (1994)

Capcom|1994RPG
3DSSNESGame Boy AdvanceWii UWii

LumiScore

80

out of 100

Great pick for ages 13+ — low engagement risks

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

71/100

Strong

Growth Value

Risk

9/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss the story's moral dilemmas and character motivations. Play alongside them to help with strategic decisions and problem-solving. Discuss the game's fantasy elements and how they differ from reality.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Reading & Language5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
92
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
60
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)71/100

What your child develops

Breath of Fire II offers a rich narrative experience, fostering empathy and ethical reasoning through its compelling story and character development. Its strategic turn-based combat and puzzle-solving elements significantly enhance problem-solving, critical thinking, and memory skills. The extensive text and lore also boost reading comprehension and language skills, while the underlying math systems provide a subtle educational benefit.

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About this game

Breath of Fire II (Japanese: ブレス オブ ファイアII 使命の子, Hepburn: Buresu obu Faia Tsū: Shimei no Ko, Breath of Fire II: The Destined Child) is a role-playing video game developed and published by Capcom. First released in 1994, the game was licensed to Laguna for European release in 1996.