Review · Simulation · PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4
Rocksmith 2014 Edition - Remastered
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 22 May 2026
PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · macOS
Ubisoft San Francisco · 2016
LumiScore
68/100
Good
Growth (BDS)
52
Risk (RIS)
2
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
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Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.76 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.03 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Rocksmith 2014 Edition - Remastered is an excellent tool for learning to play guitar. It provides adaptive challenges, detailed feedback, and a wide range of songs, fostering cognitive skills like problem-solving, memory, and critical thinking, as well as essential motor skills like hand-eye coordination and fine motor control. The game's direct transferability to playing a real instrument makes it highly beneficial for skill development.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
Rocksmith 2014 Edition - Remastered presents minimal risks. It lacks manipulative dopamine mechanics, monetization pressures, or social risks. Content risks are also absent, as the game focuses purely on musical education.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.