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Metacritic 8917+

Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Eidos Montreal|2011ActionRPG

LumiScore

63/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

49/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Spatial Awareness

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Due to its mature rating and complex themes, this game is best suited for older teenagers. Parents should engage in discussions with their children about the ethical dilemmas and societal critiques presented, and monitor play duration to ensure a balanced media diet.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Spatial Awareness4/5
Critical Thinking4/5
Reading & Language4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
78
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
50
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
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

The game has numerous named female characters such as Megan Reed, Faridah Malik, Eliza Cassan, and Zhao Yun Ru, but they do not directly interact with each other.

What your child develops

Deus Ex: Human Revolution significantly enhances cognitive abilities such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking through its complex stealth-action gameplay and branching narrative choices. Players must adapt their strategies, manage resources, and evaluate consequences, fostering strong learning transfer and adaptive challenge in a rich, story-driven environment.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~17hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Deus Ex: Human Revolution is the third entry in the franchise and takes part as a prequel to the original Deus Ex. To save his life, Adam Jensen, a former SWAT officer must fill his body with augmentations.