Borderlands 2
LumiScore
Growth
47/100
Growth Value
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Reaction Time
- Problem Solving
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Borderlands 2 is a mature-rated game due to its violent content and language. It's best suited for older teens and adults. If allowing play, consider engaging in cooperative play to foster positive social interactions and model appropriate online behavior. Discuss the game's reward systems and potential for extended play to help manage screen time.
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
Fails due to lack of significant female characters or meaningful conversations between them.
Parent Pro-Tip
Playing Borderlands 2 cooperatively can enhance communication and teamwork skills. The strategic elements of combat and character progression can also contribute to problem-solving and critical thinking.
What your child develops
Borderlands 2 offers a fast-paced cooperative shooter experience with a focus on teamwork and strategic combat. Players can develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time while engaging in problem-solving and critical thinking to overcome challenges. The game's diverse character abilities and weapon types encourage experimentation and adaptive challenge. The narrative is often humorous and engaging, adding to the overall experience.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Sequel to the 4-player cooperative FPS RPG Borderlands, where the new team of Vault Hunters arrives on the infamous planet Pandora in order to get the riches, hidden inside the Vault, and help to free the planet from the Handsome Jack, President of Hyperion. Clear out the endless waves and groups and marauders with various weapon types and character abilities.