METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE DEFINITIVE EXPERIENCE
LumiScore
Growth
53/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Due to the mature themes, violence, and online interactions, this game is best suited for older teenagers. If allowing play, monitor online interactions and consider setting time limits for sessions to prevent over-engagement.
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
Fails due to lack of female characters and conversations between them.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to describe their strategies and problem-solving approaches in the game. Discuss the ethical dilemmas presented in the narrative to foster critical thinking and empathy. If playing the single-player campaign, enjoy the storytelling together and discuss the historical and political themes presented.
What your child develops
Metal Gear Solid V offers deep stealth-action gameplay that heavily relies on strategic thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness. Players must carefully plan their approaches, adapt to dynamic environments, and utilize a wide array of gadgets and tactics. The open-world design and adaptive challenge keep players engaged and constantly learning. The game also demands strong hand-eye coordination and quick reaction times.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE DEFINITIVE EXPERIENCE is the ultimate collection of the MGSV story which includes the critically acclaimed MGSV: THE PHANTOM PAIN, its prologue MGSV: GROUND ZEROES, multiplayer METAL GEAR ONLINE, and all their DLC content. • MGSV: GZ lets the players experience thrilling stealth action as never seen before, surrounded by enemies in a photorealistic world.