XCOM 2
LumiScore
Growth
49/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents can engage with their children by discussing strategic decisions and mission outcomes, helping them process defeats and plan for future success. Encourage breaks after missions to prevent over-engagement with the game's challenging nature.
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
While Dr. An-Yi Shen and Lily Shen (from the 'Shen's Last Gift' DLC) are named female characters who interact, their conversations are primarily focused on the work and legacy of Dr. Raymond Shen, a male character.
What your child develops
XCOM 2 significantly develops strategic thinking, problem-solving, and critical analysis as players manage resources, plan tactical combat, and adapt to evolving threats. It encourages careful decision-making and learning from failures, fostering resilience and forward planning.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The game continues the previous game line: XCOM Enemy Unknown. In XCOM 2 we see the Earth under the rule of aliens.