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Metacritic 8017+

Far Cry 5

Ubisoft|2018ActionShooter

LumiScore

53/ 100
GOOD
60 min/day recommended

Growth

44/100

Growth Value

  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Reaction Time
  • Problem Solving

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$10/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should monitor play sessions closely due to mature content and potential for prolonged play. Establishing clear time limits and discussing the game's themes, particularly its depiction of the cult, can help mitigate risks.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
42
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
33
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)44/100

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.Fails the test

While there are female characters, they primarily interact in relation to the male protagonist or the male antagonists, and do not have significant conversations about other topics.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage discussions about the strategic choices made during gameplay and how different approaches can lead to success. If playing co-op, discuss effective teamwork and communication strategies used with a partner.

What your child develops

Far Cry 5 encourages strategic thinking and spatial awareness through its open-world combat scenarios and diverse environments. Players can develop problem-solving skills by approaching objectives from various angles and utilizing different weapons and companion abilities. The game's co-op mode promotes teamwork and communication with a partner.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$10/moPlaytime: ~19hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Far Cry 5 is an open-world adventure first-person shooter developed by Ubisoft Montreal. It is the fifth main installment in the series.