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Metacritic 8617+

Dishonored 2

Bethesda Softworks|2016ActionRPG

LumiScore

69/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

53/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Dishonored 2 is a single-player, mature-rated game with complex themes and gameplay. Consider playing alongside your child to discuss the story's moral dilemmas and help them with challenging sections. The game offers various approaches to objectives, so encourage your child to experiment with different strategies, including non-lethal options.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
74
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
17
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
55
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)53/100

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
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.Passes the test

Multiple named female characters who talk to each other about things other than men, including the two main protagonists.

Parent Pro-Tip

Engaging with the game together can provide opportunities to discuss critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and problem-solving. It can also be a chance to explore historical and social contexts related to the game's setting.

What your child develops

Dishonored 2 encourages players to think critically and strategically to navigate complex levels and overcome challenges. The game's emphasis on stealth and choice in completing objectives fosters problem-solving and adaptive thinking. Players can also develop spatial awareness through exploring intricate environments.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~12hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Dishonored 2 is an action-adventure game based on players’ stealth skill. The game is played from the first-person perspective and includes several RPG elements.