Ape Escape 3
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 10+ 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
36/100
Growth Value
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Fine Motor
- Reaction Time
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Ape Escape 3 is a classic action-platformer suitable for children aged 10 and up. It provides a fun challenge for motor and cognitive skills without significant risks associated with monetization or social interaction.
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
While a female playable character (Yumi) is present, the game description does not provide enough information to determine if she interacts with another named female character about a topic other than a man.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game is great for developing quick reflexes and strategic thinking in a light-hearted setting.
What your child develops
Ape Escape 3 offers engaging action-platforming gameplay that develops hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. Players will also engage in problem-solving and strategic thinking to capture monkeys and utilize character transformations.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
In Ape Escape 3, you can try to thwart another attempt by Specter and his evil monkeys to rule the world. Take control of Kei, or his sister Yumi, and use nets and other weapons to capture the meddlesome monkeys.