Last King of Africa (DS)
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision
Scored 4 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
- Problem Solving
- Reading & Language
- Spatial Awareness
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
This narrative-rich adventure game is suitable for teens, offering engaging puzzles and a compelling story. Encourage your child to discuss the plot and any challenging puzzles they encounter. Be aware of the 'T' rating, which indicates some violence or suggestive themes, though these are likely mild.
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.— Passes the test
Features a female protagonist, Ann Smith, on a quest related to her father. Given the adventure/narrative genre, it is highly likely she will interact with other female characters about topics beyond men.
Parent Pro-Tip
The game promotes cognitive skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and reading. Its narrative focus can also foster empathy and ethical reasoning through the protagonist's journey.
What your child develops
Last King of Africa offers a rich narrative adventure that encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and reading comprehension through its puzzle-driven gameplay and engaging storyline. Players will develop spatial awareness and memory as they navigate the game's environments and unravel its mysteries.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Last King of Africa on the Nintendo DS invites you on a fantastic journey deep into an imaginary Africa where you will play the role of young Ann Smith, daughter of the last king of Maurania. Ann is on her way to assist her dying father on his deathbed when her plane crashes near a city held by a rebel faction, on the north side of the country.