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Metacritic 8117+

Assassin's Creed Origins

Ubisoft|2017ActionRPG

LumiScore

64/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

49/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Adaptive Challenge
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be mindful of the game's M-rating due to violence and mature themes. Encourage breaks during extended play sessions to mitigate potential risks associated with prolonged screen time.

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.
33
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
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
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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

Aya and Cleopatra discuss political strategies and their roles in Egypt's future.

Parent Pro-Tip

Discuss the historical setting and characters with your child to leverage the game's educational potential. Encourage them to explain their strategic choices in combat and quest completion to deepen their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

What your child develops

Assassin's Creed Origins enhances strategic thinking through its open-ended quest design and combat system, requiring players to adapt to different enemy types and choose between stealth or direct confrontation. It also promotes problem-solving through its complex missions and exploration. The game fosters learning transfer as players apply historical knowledge and tactical skills within the game world.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~28hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Assassin's Creed Origins is an open-world action game developed by Ubisoft. It further continues the series after Assassin's Creed Syndicate.