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Metacritic 72

Aarklash: Legacy

Cyanide Studio|2013ActionAdventureRPG

LumiScore

68

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

55/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to experiment with different character combinations and strategies to overcome challenges. Discuss the narrative's themes of loyalty and conflict within the mercenary squad.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Teamwork5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
72
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.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)55/100

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
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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.Passes the test

Game features a roster of 8 characters, from which 4 are chosen for the squad. It's plausible that two named female characters could have a conversation not about a man, especially given the emphasis on 'interaction between the heroes' and 'real bonds'.

Parent Pro-Tip

This will foster strategic thinking and problem-solving, and provide opportunities for discussions about character development and narrative choices.

What your child develops

Aarklash: Legacy offers a rich tactical RPG experience, encouraging strategic thinking, problem-solving, and team management. Players will develop critical thinking skills by optimizing character builds and battle tactics, while engaging with a compelling fantasy storyline.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

In Aarklash: Legacy take command of a mercenary squad in search of truth and guide it through countless battles. Welcome to Aarklash, a land of chaos where incessant battles between the forces of Light, Destiny and Darkness have lasted since the beginning of time.