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Metacritic 77

LEMNIS GATE

Ratloop Games Canada|2021ActionShooterStrategy

LumiScore

57

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

90 min/day recommended

Scored 3 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

48/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss their strategies and creative solutions in LEMNIS GATE. Focus on the intellectual challenge and problem-solving aspects rather than just wins and losses. Set clear time limits to balance competitive engagement with other activities.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Creativity5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
70
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
7
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
55
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)48/100

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
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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

Not enough information about character interactions to determine Bechdel test result.

Parent Pro-Tip

This approach helps children develop strong analytical and creative thinking skills while also learning healthy gaming habits and managing competitive outcomes constructively.

What your child develops

LEMMIS GATE offers significant cognitive benefits, particularly in strategic thinking, problem-solving, and creativity due to its unique time-loop mechanic. Players must plan ahead, anticipate opponent moves, and adapt their strategies within a dynamic environment, fostering critical thinking and memory skills.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~2hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

game of LEMNIS GATE takes place within a 25 second repeating time loop. Players take turns to add new characters into the loop.