Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
LumiScore
Growth
69/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
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Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to discuss the ethical dilemmas presented in the game's story, such as the nature of warfare and the consequences of actions. Playing cooperatively can also be a good opportunity to practice teamwork and communication skills. Monitor for extended play sessions as some missions can be lengthy.
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
The game features very few female characters, and they rarely interact with each other in a meaningful way beyond plot exposition. When they do, the conversations often revolve around male characters or their roles within the narrative driven by male characters.
Parent Pro-Tip
Discussing the game's narrative can help develop your child's critical thinking and ethical reasoning. Cooperative play can enhance their social skills.
What your child develops
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker offers a rich blend of cognitive benefits through its core stealth-action gameplay. Players are constantly challenged to problem-solve complex enemy encounters, utilize spatial awareness to navigate intricate environments, and engage in strategic thinking to plan their movements and attacks. The game demands critical thinking to understand enemy patterns and adapt tactics, while memory and attention are crucial for recalling guard routes and objective details. The cooperative stealth mechanics can foster teamwork and communication, though this depends on playing with others. The deep narrative explores ethical reasoning through its themes and character choices.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The world-renowned stealth-action series returns in a new chapter hand-crafted by Hideo Kojima himself! The year is 1974.