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Metacritic 8717+

Divinity: Original Sin

Larian Studios|2014RPGStrategyIndie

LumiScore

78/ 100
GREAT
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

76/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Divinity: Original Sin is a deep and rewarding RPG, but it requires a significant time commitment and features complex systems. Consider playing alongside your child in cooperative mode to guide them through decision-making and ethical considerations. The game's mature themes and moderate violence may be more suitable for older children.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Creativity5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
92
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
77
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)76/100

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
2/3

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 female characters with dialogue, and some interact with each other about topics other than men.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing cooperatively can enhance communication and teamwork skills, and provide opportunities to discuss complex ethical choices within the game's narrative.

What your child develops

Divinity: Original Sin offers a rich and complex role-playing experience that heavily emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning. The turn-based combat system encourages players to carefully consider their actions and environmental interactions. The open world and freedom of choice foster creativity and adaptive thinking. Cooperative multiplayer promotes teamwork and communication. The extensive dialogue and lore also contribute to reading comprehension.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~6hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see.