After Burner: Black Falcon
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision
Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
51/100
Growth Value
- Spatial Awareness
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Reaction Time
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage children to discuss the strategic elements of flight combat and the narrative of the single-player campaign. If playing multiplayer, reinforce good sportsmanship and communication with friends.
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.— N/A — no named characters
Not enough information to assess, but typically combat-focused games do not feature significant female character interaction.
Parent Pro-Tip
This helps children develop critical thinking about game mechanics and promotes positive social interaction during competitive play.
What your child develops
After Burner: Black Falcon offers an engaging flight combat experience that enhances spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its arcade-style gameplay. The story-rich single-player campaign and plane customization add depth, while ad-hoc multiplayer allows for social interaction with friends.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The first arcade-style flight combat title exclusively for the PSP system, combining intensive air combat with a multitude of explosions that allow gamers to relive the experience of the classic After Burner arcade game. In addition to the in-depth customization of 19 officially licensed military planes, gamers can compete against friends via ad-hoc in a variety of multiplayer modes, and for the first time ever, fly solo in a story-rich single-player campaign.