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Shadow Curse

Tomkai|2020Platformer

LumiScore

58

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Growth

42/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Adaptive Challenge

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to explore the castle's mysteries and strategize their approach to combat and navigation. Discuss the game's gothic atmosphere and how it contributes to the overall experience.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
58
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)42/100

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
0/3
Ethnic diversity
0/3

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

No female characters or interactions between them are described in the game summary.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can help develop cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and critical thinking, while also improving hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Its single-player nature ensures a focused and uninterrupted experience.

What your child develops

Shadow Curse offers a rich single-player experience focused on exploration, problem-solving, and skill development within a challenging Metroidvania world. Players will hone their spatial awareness, critical thinking, and reaction time as they navigate the castle's secrets and overcome its dark inhabitants.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

A Castlevania inspired game made for Metroidvania Month 7. Still in development for Super Metroidvania Month 7.