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Metacritic 90

Total War: SHOGUN 2

Feral Interactive|2011Strategy

LumiScore

71/ 100
GREAT
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

62/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to explore the historical context of the game and discuss the strategies they employ.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Learning Transfer5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
88
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
30
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)62/100

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.Fails the test

Historically accurate setting means male-dominated cast.

Parent Pro-Tip

This can enhance their learning and critical thinking skills beyond the game itself.

What your child develops

Total War: SHOGUN 2 offers a rich strategic experience, promoting problem-solving,

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~5hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Total War: SHOGUN 2 out now for Linux. About the GameMASTER THE ART OF WAR In the darkest age of Japan, endless war leaves a country divided.