Cardinal & Prentice: in the nick of time [Team Project]
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
57/100
Growth Value
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
This game is best played with a friend or family member, as its core design emphasizes cooperative play and communication. Encourage children to discuss strategies and work together to overcome challenges.
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
Characters are a male knight and a squirrel. No female characters are present to assess the Bechdel test.
Parent Pro-Tip
Playing cooperatively can enhance communication skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. The game's mechanics also help develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time.
What your child develops
Cardinal & Prentice: in the nick of time is a cooperative action platformer that encourages teamwork and communication. Players must coordinate their actions, with one controlling the knight Cardinal for melee combat and movement, and the other controlling Prentice, a squirrel who provides ranged support and defensive capabilities. The game challenges cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness through its platforming and combat mechanics. The combo system and varied projectile types also introduce elements of mathematical reasoning and adaptive challenge.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
2. 5D action platformer prototype complete with full game loop and 2 playable levels.