Earthworm Jim
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision
Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
38/100
Growth Value
- Spatial Awareness
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Fine Motor
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of the game's use of the device's inner camera for facial recognition features and consider potential privacy implications. Ensure children understand appropriate camera usage and privacy settings. The game offers strong motor and cognitive benefits, but lacks social-emotional development opportunities.
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
Single-player game with no significant female characters or dialogue to evaluate.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game is excellent for developing motor skills like hand-eye coordination and reaction time, as well as cognitive skills such as spatial awareness and problem-solving through its classic action-platformer gameplay.
What your child develops
Earthworm Jim offers engaging action-platforming gameplay that enhances spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through its challenging levels and diverse environments. The game encourages problem-solving and and adaptive learning as players navigate unique 'crazy universes' and overcome obstacles.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Rediscover one of the all-time best video games, faithfully refined and enhanced with an exclusive feature! The all-time classic action platformer you used to play on Super NES is back in a remake that keeps the essence and core gameplay of the original, plus a never-before-seen feature, exclusively on the Nintendo DSi system.