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Metacritic 7717+

Risen

Piranha Bytes|2009ActionRPG
Xbox 360PC

LumiScore

73

out of 100

Great pick for ages 17+ — low engagement risks

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

58/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

2/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Risen is a deep, single-player RPG best suited for mature teens and adults due to its M rating and complex systems. Encourage your child to explore different character builds and quest solutions, and discuss the ethical choices presented in the game's narrative.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Learning Transfer5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Critical Thinking4/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
80
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
33
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
40
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)58/100

What your child develops

Risen is a classic single-player RPG that offers deep cognitive engagement through its elaborate development system, strategic combat, and choice-driven narrative. Players will hone problem-solving, critical thinking, and learning transfer skills as they navigate a complex world, make ethical decisions, and customize their character's abilities. The game provides a rich role-playing experience with multiple ways to approach challenges.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~4hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Risen is a fantasy-themed RPG, split into several chapters. You, the unnamed protagonist, get in a storm and wake up on a mysterious island of Faranga.