Metal Gear Acid
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision
Scored 3 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
41/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should engage with their children to discuss the mature themes and ethical dilemmas presented in the game's espionage narrative. Encourage them to explain their strategic decisions and card choices, fostering critical thinking and communication. Due to its M rating, this game is best suited for older teens.
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
The game features a new playable female heroine and other dynamic characters, making it highly probable that two female characters would have a conversation not centered on a male character.
Parent Pro-Tip
Discussing the game's narrative can help children develop a deeper understanding of complex ethical situations and geopolitical contexts. Analyzing strategic choices together can further enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills, while also providing an opportunity for shared engagement and communication.
What your child develops
Metal Gear Acid is a strategic card-based game that significantly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis through its tactical espionage gameplay and deck-building mechanics. Players must make sharp decisions and plan several steps ahead to succeed in missions. The narrative also touches upon ethical reasoning as players work to save hostages from a terrorist organization.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Offering gameplay based on strategy and sharp decision-making skills, Metal Gear Acid is a turn-based, tactical espionage game requiring players to collect cards and strategically construct their own decks to complete various missions and objectives. Metal Gear Acid takes place in 2016 on Lobito Island, located in the fictitious Tejan Republic of South Africa.