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G Darius (1998)

Taito|1998ActionShooter

LumiScore

59

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 6+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

42/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

2/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a straightforward arcade shooter. Encourage short play sessions and focus on the skill development aspects like quick reflexes and pattern recognition. Discuss the fantasy violence in the game and differentiate it from real-world situations.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
52
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)42/100

What your child develops

G Darius is a classic arcade shoot'em up that demands high levels of spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and memory to navigate complex bullet patterns and boss encounters. Its fast-paced action significantly enhances hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time.

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About this game

G-Darius (Gダライアス, Jī-Daraiasu) is a shoot'em up arcade game, released by Taito in 1997. It is the fourth arcade installment of the Darius series and the first in the series to feature three-dimensional polygonal graphics.