Black Desert Online
LumiScore
Growth
49/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Adaptive Challenge
- Problem Solving
Risk
HIGH
Engagement Patterns
Notable design patterns that encourage extended play.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should set strict spending limits and monitor in-game purchases due to aggressive monetization. Regular discussions about in-game social dynamics and comparisons can help mitigate negative impacts on self-worth. Establishing clear session length rules and encouraging breaks is crucial to combat the game's design that penalizes breaks.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
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
The game has many named female characters but their interactions often revolve around male characters or quests given by male characters.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to discuss their strategic decisions in combat and life skills to foster critical thinking. Explore the vast world together and discuss the different biomes and creatures to enhance spatial awareness. Engage in conversations about teamwork and communication when participating in guild activities.
What your child develops
Black Desert Online offers opportunities for strategic thinking through its complex combat system, guild warfare, and life skills management. Players can develop problem-solving skills by optimizing their character builds and economic strategies. The expansive world encourages exploration and adaptive challenge as players encounter diverse environments and enemies.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Pre-Existing UsersThe Steam version of Black Desert Online requires the purchase of the game from Steam as well as the creation of a new Black Desert Online account. Pre-existing Black Desert Online accounts created from methods other than Steam will not be able to play via Steam.