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Metacritic 81

Rising Storm 2: VIETNAM

Tripwire Interactive|2017ActionStrategySimulation

LumiScore

63/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

54/100

Growth Value

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Spatial Awareness

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$5/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Disable voice chat to reduce exposure to toxic language and stranger interactions

Top Skills Developed

Teamwork5/5
Communication5/5
Spatial Awareness4/5
Strategic Thinking4/5
Adaptive Challenge4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
52
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
57
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
55
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)54/100

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
0/3
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

Military combat simulator with no narrative character interactions or story elements

Parent Pro-Tip

This preserves the tactical gameplay and teamwork benefits while using text-based squad communication instead

What your child develops

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam excels at tactical teamwork and communication. The enhanced squad system with dedicated voice channels creates authentic cooperative gameplay where players must coordinate fire support, helicopter insertions, and defensive positions. Strategic thinking is central as commanders call in napalm strikes and artillery while squad leaders make tactical decisions. The realistic ballistics and weapon handling demand spatial awareness and quick reactions, while the asymmetric gameplay (US firepower vs. Vietnamese guerrilla tactics) requires adaptive thinking. Map knowledge and learning weapon characteristics provide moderate learning transfer to military tactics understanding.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$5/moPlaytime: ~5hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Digital Deluxe Edition Purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition and receive 2 character customization items, 4 early item unlocks and the Official Soundtrack. Exclusive Content 2 Exclusive Customization Items - Camouflaged Boonie Hats for both factions The Official Soundtrack made from original composed music will be available to Digital Deluxe Edition owners after the release of Rising Storm 2: Vietnam.