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Metacritic 83

Gears 5

The Coalition|2019ActionShooter

LumiScore

60/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

44/100

Growth Value

  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Reaction Time
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be mindful of the game's mature content, including violence and language. Consider playing with your child to monitor interactions and encourage positive sportsmanship in competitive modes. Be aware of the potential for extended play sessions due to engaging gameplay loops.

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.Passes the test

Kait and other female characters discuss the Locust threat and their personal histories, which are not centered around male characters.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to think strategically during combat encounters and discuss the different tactical approaches they used. Playing cooperatively can be a great opportunity to talk about teamwork and effective communication. Ask about the story and character motivations to foster deeper engagement.

What your child develops

Gears 5 promotes spatial awareness and strategic thinking through its tactical combat encounters. Players will develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time as they engage in fast-paced firefights. The cooperative elements encourage teamwork and communication with fellow players.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~7hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.