9 Years of Shadows
LumiScore
out of 100
Great for most ages — low engagement risks
Heads up
Growth
67/100
Good
Growth Value
Risk
0/100
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Parent Pro-Tip
This game is an excellent choice for children interested in action-adventure and exploration. Its strong narrative promotes positive emotional development, and its metroidvania gameplay hones critical thinking and spatial skills. Parents can be assured by the complete absence of manipulative monetization, social risks, and low content risks.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
What your child develops
9 Years of Shadows offers a rich metroidvania experience that significantly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, memory, and strategic thinking through its intricate world design and combat. The emotionally-driven narrative promotes empathy, emotional regulation, and positive social themes of friendship and mutual reliance.
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About this game
9 Years of Shadows is an emotionally-driven metroidvania enhanced by healing music that tells the story of Europa, a young woman of noble birth tasked with ending the curse that plagues her people and restoring color to all lands. Immersive gameplay Shape your way into this dark 2D side-scrolling single-player adventure as you explore a timeworn mechanical giant; battle hidden bosses with an intuitive combat system, scavenge collectibles, gain power ups and discover some classic metroidvania easter-eggs.