Review · Adventure · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · PC
Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · PC · Linux · iOS · macOS
Artifex Mundi · 2014
LumiScore
56/100
Good
Growth (BDS)
39
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
T
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.54 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink offers a rich narrative experience that engages players in problem-solving, critical thinking, and spatial awareness through its detective drama and adventure gameplay. The game's diverse challenges, including puzzles and action sequences, promote learning transfer and adaptive thinking. Its focus on story and exploration provides a mentally stimulating experience.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
This game presents minimal risks regarding dopamine manipulation, monetization pressures, or social risks, as it is a single-player experience without microtransactions or online social features. Content risks are moderate, with some fantasy violence against mechanical creatures and mild language, consistent with a Teen rating. There are no indications of propaganda.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.