Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
LumiScore
Growth
46/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Reaction Time
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be mindful of the game's mature rating and content, discussing themes of violence and conflict with their children. Limiting session length and monitoring online interactions in multiplayer can help mitigate potential risks.
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
There are female characters, but they do not have significant interactions with each other about topics unrelated to male characters or the primary conflict.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage discussions about the strategic elements of the game, such as teamwork and problem-solving in Spec Ops missions. Parents can also play alongside their children to engage in cooperative gameplay and discuss the narrative's perspective.
What your child develops
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 can enhance strategic thinking through its tactical multiplayer and Spec Ops missions, requiring players to adapt to changing combat scenarios and coordinate with teammates. It also sharpens hand-eye coordination and reaction time due to its fast-paced action and precise aiming mechanics. The game encourages problem-solving in how to approach different objectives and overcome enemy forces.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Continuation of the sensational first-person shooter from Infinity Ward and Activision. It is rather difficult to maintain a high level of games every year, but it worked out in the sixth part of the series.