NEO: The World Ends With You
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
61/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Reading & Language
- Empathy
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
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Parent Pro-Tip
Before your child plays, set a session goal together—such as finishing a chapter or reaching the next story checkpoint—so they have a natural, agreed-upon stopping point. Because the story is gripping, it helps to set a timer 10 minutes before you'd like them to stop so they can find a good save point.
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 multiple named female characters (e.g., Fret, Nagi, Shoka) who interact with each other about topics beyond male characters, including the stakes of the Reaper's Game and personal growth.
Parent Pro-Tip
Ask your child about the characters and their choices in the story—questions like 'Why do you think Rindo made that decision?' or 'Would you have done the same thing?' are great conversation starters. The game's themes of trust, friendship, and self-acceptance are rich territory for meaningful family discussions about real-life values.
What your child develops
NEO: The World Ends With You is a narrative-rich action RPG that delivers meaningful cognitive and emotional benefits. Its deep, fast-paced combat system—where players simultaneously control multiple party members using different button inputs—demands strong strategic thinking, reaction time, and hand-eye coordination. The game's heavy emphasis on story, dialogue, and Shibuya youth culture provides substantial reading and language engagement. Critically, the game's emotional core is one of its greatest strengths: themes of identity, belonging, empathy, and the courage to connect with others are woven throughout, making it a genuinely moving experience that encourages reflection on real-world social and ethical values. Players learn to read situations, adapt team strategies to different enemy types, and think critically about character motivations.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Explore a stylized recreation of Shibuya, as you take on the role of Rindo to battle for survival and unravel the mysteries of the deadly “Reaper’s Game” in this new Action RPG for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.