Review · RPG · Wii U · Nintendo 3DS · PlayStation 4
Citizens of Earth
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 17 May 2026
Wii U · Nintendo 3DS · PlayStation 4 · PS Vita · PC
Atlus U.S.A · 2015
LumiScore
68/100
Good
Growth (BDS)
52
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
7+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.78 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.27 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.25 | |
Citizens of Earth, as a retro-style RPG, offers significant cognitive benefits through its emphasis on strategic thinking, problem-solving, and resource management. Players must carefully consider party composition and combat tactics to overcome diverse enemies. The text-heavy nature of RPGs also strengthens reading comprehension and language skills. The game's premise of recruiting citizens encourages learning about different character abilities and how they can be combined effectively.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
This game presents very low risks. It lacks any monetization schemes, loot boxes, or battle passes, ensuring that players are not pressured to spend money. As a single-player experience with no stranger chat, it also avoids social risks like competitive toxicity or interactions with unknown individuals. Content risks are minimal, with a cartoony violence level appropriate for its E10+ rating.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.