LumiKin
Metacritic 7413+

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BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America|2017RPG

LumiScore

57

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 4 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

42/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Reading & Language
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

This is a classic single-player RPG experience, offering a deep story and strategic gameplay. It's free from microtransactions and social pressures. Encourage your child to discuss the story and character choices to enhance their critical thinking and empathy. Be mindful of session length, as the engaging narrative can make it hard to put down.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
60
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
23
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
25
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)42/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

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

Insufficient information in the game description to apply the Bechdel test.

Parent Pro-Tip

Strategic thinking, problem-solving, reading comprehension, empathy, ethical reasoning, and a rich narrative experience.

What your child develops

Players engage in strategic thinking and problem-solving through combat and quest progression. The rich narrative and character development can foster empathy and ethical reasoning. The game offers a deep, single-player RPG experience without predatory monetization.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

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