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Metacritic 81

Sackboy: A Big Adventure

Sumo Digital|2020ActionAdventurePlatformer

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

71/ 100
GREAT
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

60/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Teamwork
  • Hand-Eye Coordination

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$5/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage cooperative play with your child to maximize social-emotional benefits. Discuss any optional in-game purchases before they are made, and ensure you understand the privacy policies associated with online play.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Teamwork5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Learning Transfer4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
60
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
57
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
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.N/A — no named characters

Not enough information to assess Bechdel test criteria from the description.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing together can strengthen family bonds and enhance your child's teamwork and communication skills. Managing in-game purchases together can teach valuable lessons about budgeting and digital spending.

What your child develops

Sackboy: A Big Adventure offers a vibrant platforming experience that significantly develops cognitive skills like spatial awareness, problem-solving, and adaptive challenge. Its strong emphasis on cooperative multiplayer fosters teamwork, communication, and positive social interaction, making it an excellent choice for shared family play. The game also hones fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its engaging gameplay.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$5/moPlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Face thrilling, unpredictable challenges as you explore distinctive hand-crafted lands through deeply immersive and expressive controls. Go solo in an epic race against time stuffed with danger and peril – or create teams of two to four adventurers for fun-packed party play as you work together to overcome nefarious tasks however you can imagine.