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Metacritic 7813+

Brandish

Falcom|1991ActionRPG
SNES

LumiScore

53

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

36/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

3/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Brandish is a classic action RPG that provides a good challenge for problem-solving and strategic thinking. It's a single-player experience with no online interactions or monetization. Be aware of some fantasy violence and mild scary elements. Encourage your child to take breaks after clearing dungeon floors.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving4/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5
Learning Transfer3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
50
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
10
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
40
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)36/100

What your child develops

Brandish offers engaging action-RPG combat that challenges players' problem-solving and strategic thinking skills as they navigate complex dungeons. It requires careful spatial awareness and memory to progress, and its adaptive challenge keeps gameplay fresh. The game encourages learning transfer as players master new mechanics and enemies.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Brandish (ブランディッシュ) is an action role-playing video game by Nihon Falcom. Originally released in 1991 for the NEC PC-9801 and FM Towns, it was later ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and PC Engine CD-ROM² (TurboGrafx-CD) in 1994–1995, including an expanded re-release titled Brandish Renewal.