Shadow Hearts: Covenant
LumiScore
out of 100
Great pick for ages 13+ — low engagement risks
Scored 4 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
67/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Reading & Language
- Math & Systems
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to engage with the game's rich story and strategic combat. Discuss the historical setting (WWI) and the fantastical elements to foster critical thinking about narrative and reality.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
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
Features a named female character, Kallen, who is a soldier and part of the main party. Given the complex narrative and characters, it's highly probable she interacts with other named female characters about topics beyond men.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can develop strategic thinking, problem-solving, and fine motor skills through its unique combat system, while also promoting reading comprehension and empathy through its complex characters and engaging storyline.
What your child develops
Shadow Hearts: Covenant offers a rich narrative experience with complex characters and a unique combat system, the Judgment Ring, which enhances cognitive skills like strategic thinking, problem-solving, and hand-eye coordination. Its engaging story set in a fantastical WWI era provides a compelling adventure.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The story unfolds via amazingly detailed cutscenes which bring the enthralling and complex characters, powerful battle sequences and unique gameplay to life. Shadow Hearts: Covenant also brings back the innovative combat system, the Judgment Ring, which not only allows players to choose which characters to bring to battle, but also determines the final outcome of the battle based on the players' speed and accuracy.
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