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Metacritic 7313+

Anno: Mutationem

Thinking Stars|2022ActionAdventurePlatformer

LumiScore

55

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ 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

39/100

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

Parents should engage with their teen about the mature themes and violence present in this cyberpunk world. Encourage discussions about the narrative choices and the implications of the game's setting. As a single-player experience, it's a good opportunity for focused, independent play.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
52
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
13
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)39/100

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

Protagonist Ann is female. In an RPG with multiple characters, it is highly probable she will interact with another named female character about topics unrelated to men.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can help develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through its RPG and action elements. Its rich world and story can also spark imagination and an interest in narrative exploration.

What your child develops

Anno: Mutationem offers a rich, immersive cyberpunk world for players to explore, fostering cognitive skills like problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness through its action-adventure and RPG elements. Its single-player focus allows for deep engagement with the narrative and character progression without the pressures of social competition or monetization.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~2hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Welcome to the neon-covered, 2D-meets-3D Cyberpunk world of ANNO: Mutationem. In this Action-Adventure game with RPG elements you become Ann: a highly-skilled combat-trained lone wolf on a personal mission in the giant Metropolis, full of sinister mega-corporations, mysterious fringe groups and creatures more bizarre than words can express.