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EA SPORTS FC 25

Electronic Arts|2024SimulationSports

LumiScore

29/ 100
AVOID
15 min/day recommended

Growth

60/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

HIGH

Engagement Patterns

Notable design patterns that encourage extended play.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $10–$200/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should set clear spending limits and closely monitor in-game purchases. Discuss the manipulative design of loot boxes and time-limited events with children to promote media literacy and healthy gaming habits, emphasizing that real-world value is not tied to virtual items.

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.
76
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
23
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)60/100

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
3/3

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

The game features numerous named female footballers (e.g., Alexia Putellas, Sam Kerr) who play on the same teams, directly interacting through cooperative gameplay during matches (passing, defending, etc.), with their interactions primarily focused on the sport itself and not on a male character.

What your child develops

EA Sports FC 25 challenges players with strategic thinking in team management and real-time match play, enhancing problem-solving and spatial awareness. The game also sharpens hand-eye coordination and reaction time, critical for competitive success. Players can develop an understanding of team dynamics and adapt to various tactical situations.

Base: $69.99Monthly: $10–$200/moPlaytime: ~41hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

EA SPORTS FC™ 25 gives you more ways to win for the club. Team up with friends in your favourite modes with the new 5v5 Rush, and manage your club to victory as FC IQ delivers more tactical control than ever before.