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Metacritic 9217+

Bloodborne

FromSoftware|2015ActionRPG

LumiScore

63/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

65/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be aware of the game's mature themes and high difficulty. Encourage children to set time limits before playing and discuss strategies for managing frustration due to frequent in-game setbacks.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
80
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.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)65/100

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.Fails the test

While Bloodborne features several named female characters like The Doll, Arianna, and Adella, they do not directly interact with each other through dialogue, cooperation, or shared scenes.

What your child develops

Bloodborne challenges players with complex combat and intricate world exploration, significantly enhancing problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis skills. Its demanding gameplay fosters emotional regulation and persistence as players learn from mistakes and adapt to overcome formidable challenges.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~12hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Bloodborne is an action-RPG and another member of souls-like title series. The game has no predecessors or successors, making it the only entry with one add-on: “The Old Hunters.