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Metacritic 8517+

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Ubisoft|2018ActionRPG

LumiScore

60/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

51/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Adaptive Challenge
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$10/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should establish clear time limits for play sessions and discuss in-game spending with their child to prevent excessive play or unintended purchases. Be mindful of the mature themes and consider playing alongside your child to discuss the historical context and ethical dilemmas presented in the narrative.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Critical Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
60
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)51/100

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.Passes the test

Kassandra and various female NPCs interact about quests and political matters, independent of male characters.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss the choices they make in the game's story and the historical events depicted. Ask them about their strategies for combat and quest completion, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The rich historical setting can also be a springboard for learning about Ancient Greece.

What your child develops

Assassin's Creed Odyssey promotes strategic thinking through its combat and quest design, requiring players to plan their approach to challenges. The non-linear plot and dialogue options encourage critical thinking and understanding of consequences. Players also develop spatial awareness as they navigate the vast open world of Ancient Greece.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$10/moPlaytime: ~31hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is the twentieth game in its series. It is the earliest game in the Assassin's Creed universe chronology and the prequel to Assassin's Creed Origins.