Blackguards
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for most ages 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
48/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
This game is a complex tactical RPG best suited for older children and adults who enjoy strategic thinking and narrative depth. It lacks social features and monetization, making it a focused single-player experience. Be aware of mild fantasy violence and potentially mature themes in the story.
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
Insufficient information to determine Bechdel test result.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourages strategic planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving through its challenging combat and resource management. The engaging story promotes reading and narrative comprehension.
What your child develops
Blackguards offers a deep tactical RPG experience that challenges players with strategic combat, resource management, and problem-solving. Its interactive environments add a layer of creativity to battles, and the narrative-driven investigation encourages critical thinking and engagement with the story.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Blackguards is a tactical RPG based on pen and paper game The Dark Eye and followed by the sequel, Blackguards 2. The protagonist of the game is blamed for killing a princess.