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Metacritic 7313+

Pier Solar and the Great Architects

WaterMelon|2014RPG

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

66/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

51/100

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

This game is an excellent choice for children who enjoy classic RPGs. Its turn-based combat and rich story encourage strategic thinking and reading. Ensure your child manages their playtime, as the game offers many hours of content.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Reading & Language5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
76
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
37
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)51/100

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
1/3

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

Alina is a main character in a party of three; likely interacts with other female characters about the quest.

Parent Pro-Tip

Pier Solar promotes strategic planning, critical thinking, and reading comprehension. It also subtly reinforces positive social values like friendship and courage through its narrative.

What your child develops

Pier Solar offers a rich, classic RPG experience that fosters strategic thinking through its in-depth battle system and problem-solving through its long-lost mystery. Players will develop critical thinking and memory skills while exploring a massive world and engaging with a lengthy, translated narrative. The game also promotes positive social-emotional themes of friendship and courage.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~1hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Being originally designed and developed for the SEGA Mega Drive & SEGA Genesis, Pier Solar is a turn-based RPG with state-of-the-art aesthetics about the journey of three young heroes from the town of Reja. In this prospered and peaceful town there live three best friends: Hoston, Alina and Edessot.