Far Cry 4
LumiScore
Growth
41/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of the mature content and violent themes in Far Cry 4, as well as the potential for extended play sessions due to its open-world nature. Monitoring play duration and discussing in-game ethical choices can be beneficial.
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.— Fails the test
There are named female characters like Amita and Bhadra, but their interactions primarily revolve around the male characters Ajay and Pagan Min, or the conflict, which is instigated by male characters.
Parent Pro-Tip
Engage with your child about the strategic decisions they make in combat and the ethical implications of the game's story. Encourage them to describe their thought processes in planning missions and understanding the motivations of different factions in the game.
What your child develops
Far Cry 4 offers opportunities for strategic thinking through its open-world combat and outpost liberation mechanics. Players can develop spatial awareness by navigating the diverse Kyrat environment and planning approaches to objectives. The game also presents ethical dilemmas through its narrative choices, encouraging critical thinking about the consequences of actions.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Far Cry 4 is a first-person shooter, which inherits traditions of the original Far Cry franchise. However, the plot of the fourth chapter is unique and has no direct references to the previous games of the series.