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Metacritic 8017+

Persona 5 Strikers

Atlus|2020ActionAdventureRPG

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

68/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

60/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Reading & Language

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Before your teen plays, have a conversation about the game's M rating — specifically its themes of adult corruption, some suggestive character designs, and mild violence. Play a chapter together to gauge comfort level.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving4/5
Strategic Thinking4/5
Reading & Language4/5
Empathy4/5
Ethical Reasoning4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
62
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
63
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
50
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)60/100

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.Passes the test

The game features multiple named female characters (Ann, Makoto, Haru, Futaba, Sophia) who interact with each other on topics beyond male characters, including their own goals, feelings, and the mission.

Parent Pro-Tip

If your teen enjoys Persona 5 Strikers, use the game's storyline as a springboard to discuss real-world ethics: When is it right to challenge authority? What does it mean to take responsibility for others? The game's rich cast also makes it a great prompt for discussing representation and character motivations in storytelling.

What your child develops

Persona 5 Strikers is a narrative-rich action RPG that delivers meaningful cognitive and emotional development. The game's deep story — centered on exposing corruption and defending the vulnerable — consistently challenges players with ethical dilemmas and moral reasoning, while its complex cast of characters encourages genuine empathy. Strategic thinking is core to combat, where players must analyze enemy weaknesses, manage a team of four, and adapt tactics on the fly. The heavy dialogue and literary narrative reward strong reading comprehension and vocabulary. The road-trip structure across Japan also provides light cultural geography exposure. As a single-player, story-driven experience with no monetization whatsoever, it offers a rare, clean environment for deep engagement.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~9hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Strike Back! Join the Phantom Thieves and strike back against the corruption overtaking cities across Japan.