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Metacritic 8913+

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

Capcom|2019ActionRPGMassively Multiplayer

LumiScore

66/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

71/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$15/mo💬 Stranger chat enabled

Parent Pro-Tip

To maximize the benefits and mitigate risks, encourage your child to play Monster Hunter World: Iceborne in moderation and engage in discussions about their strategies and experiences.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
84
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
47
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)71/100

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
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

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.N/A — no named characters

Not applicable due to the nature of the game.

Parent Pro-Tip

Discussing strategies can further enhance critical thinking and problem-solving. Encouraging breaks can help prevent over-engagement.

What your child develops

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne offers a rich and engaging experience that significantly challenges cognitive skills. Players will consistently engage in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis to overcome complex monster encounters. The game's intricate ecosystems demand spatial awareness, while adapting to monster behaviors and environmental changes fosters adaptive challenge and learning transfer. The detailed world and vast amount of content can also stimulate creativity in crafting unique loadouts and approaches to hunting.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$15/moReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

A diverse locale, rich with endemic life. Numerous monsters that prey on each other and get into turf wars.