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Metacritic 81

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Square Enix|2016RPG

LumiScore

73

out of 100

Great for most ages — low engagement risks

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

61/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

9/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss the moral dilemmas and character interactions they encounter in the game. Discuss strategies for party customization and battle tactics to reinforce critical thinking. Set clear time limits for play sessions, as the game's depth can make it easy to lose track of time.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Reading & Language5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
88
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
33
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)61/100

What your child develops

Dragon Quest VII offers a rich and engaging turn-based RPG experience that significantly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, critical thinking, and memory. Players will explore a vast world, customize their party, and engage in complex battles, fostering learning transfer and adaptive challenge. The narrative encourages empathy and ethical reasoning through interactions with diverse characters and quests to save lives.

Base: UnknownReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Travel to the past to save the present as you restore forgotten lands and battle an unknown evil in this classic DRAGON QUEST adventure completely rebuilt from the ground up for the Nintendo 3DS system. Customize your party with over 30 vocations and level up in turn-based battles to learn new spells and abilities in this timeless quest!