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Metacritic 8817+

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition

BioWare|2021ActionShooterAdventure

LumiScore

74/ 100
GREAT
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

65/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Discuss the ethical dilemmas and choices presented in the game with your child. Encourage them to think about the consequences of their actions within the game's narrative. Monitor play time due to the engaging nature of the story.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Reading & Language5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
72
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
67
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)65/100

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

Strong female characters and meaningful conversations between them.

Parent Pro-Tip

Engaging with the game's mature themes and complex choices can be a valuable opportunity for discussion and developing critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills. The rich narrative can also enhance reading comprehension and emotional intelligence.

What your child develops

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition offers a rich, choice-driven narrative that encourages critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and empathy. Players must make difficult decisions with lasting consequences, fostering a deep engagement with the story and characters. The game also provides opportunities for strategic thinking in combat and squad management.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~12hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

One person is all that stands between humanity and the greatest threat it’s ever faced. Relive the legend of Commander Shepard in the highly acclaimed Mass Effect trilogy with the Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition.