Guitar Hero: Metallica
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision
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Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
39/100
Growth Value
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage playing with friends or family to enhance social interaction and cooperative skills. Monitor song lyrics for occasional mild language or substance references, though these are typically infrequent.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
RepresentationHow 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
The game focuses on a male band and lacks significant female characters or dialogue.
What your child develops
Guitar Hero: Metallica offers significant benefits in motor skills, particularly hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, and reaction time, as players must accurately hit notes in rhythm. It also fosters social interaction and teamwork in cooperative multiplayer modes, promoting communication and positive social engagement among players.
Regulatory Compliance
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