DOOM (25th anniversary)
LumiScore
Growth
41/100
Growth Value
- Spatial Awareness
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Reaction Time
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Due to the mature rating and violent content, parents should consider if this game is appropriate for their child. If playing multiplayer, discuss good sportsmanship to mitigate competitive toxicity.
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.— N/A — no named characters
There are no named characters in the game.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage discussions about level design and efficient enemy clearing strategies to leverage the game's cognitive benefits.
What your child develops
DOOM (1993) helps players develop strong hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and spatial awareness through its fast-paced combat. Strategic thinking is also mildly engaged as players navigate levels and manage resources.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Celebrate DOOM’s 25th anniversary with the re-release of the original DOOM (1993). First released in 1993, DOOM introduced millions of gamers to the fast-paced, white-knuckle, demon-slaying action the franchise is known for.