LumiKin
Metacritic 7710+

Child of Light

Ubisoft|2014RPGIndie

LumiScore

75

out of 100

Great for most ages — low engagement risks

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 4 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

61/100

Growth Value

  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to explore the beautiful world of Lemuria and discuss the moral dilemmas and character motivations presented in the story. Playing together in the cooperative mode can enhance shared problem-solving and communication skills.

Top Skills Developed

Teamwork5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Strategic Thinking4/5
Reading & Language4/5
Adaptive Challenge4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
64
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
70
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
40
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)61/100

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
1/3

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

Aurora, the female protagonist, interacts with the Forest Fairy and other female characters about the stolen sun and moon, and her quest to return home, which are not about men.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is an excellent choice for fostering cognitive and social-emotional development in a safe and engaging environment, free from common gaming risks like excessive spending or manipulative design.

What your child develops

Child of Light offers a rich narrative experience that encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and empathy through its compelling story and character interactions. The cooperative multiplayer mode fosters teamwork and communication, while the mythical world stimulates creativity and imagination. Players will engage in learning transfer as they adapt to new challenges and develop critical thinking skills to overcome obstacles.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

A girl named Aurora is the daughter of the Duke of Austria, who recently married again. Aurora suffers from a physical ailment, because of which she sleeps a lot.