Hot Shots Golf (2017)
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 10+ 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
45/100
Growth Value
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
This game is a fun and accessible golf simulation that can help develop strategic thinking and motor skills. Monitor online interactions if your child engages in competitive play, although direct stranger chat is not present. The game has natural stopping points, making it easy to manage play sessions.
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
Not applicable for a sports simulation game.
Parent Pro-Tip
Develops spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and hand-eye coordination. Offers accessible gameplay and replayability through challenges and online competition. Character customization adds a personal element.
What your child develops
Hot Shots Golf (2017) offers an accessible and engaging golf simulation experience. Its simple 'three button clicks' control scheme makes it easy for players of all skill levels to pick up and play, while the challenge mode and global online competition provide depth and replayability. The game fosters spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and hand-eye coordination through its core golf mechanics. Character customization adds a personal touch, and activities like fishing and karting offer lighthearted diversions.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Everybody's Golf is a new game for PS4! Anybody can play golf with basically only three button clicks.