Shadow Hearts: From the New World
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision
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
55/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
This classic PlayStation 2 RPG provides a deep and engaging single-player adventure. It's a great choice for teens who enjoy complex stories, strategic combat, and character development, without the pressures of online interaction or in-game spending.
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
Shania, a female protagonist, is actively pursuing the 'windows' and fighting monsters, a topic independent of male characters.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourages critical thinking, reading, and strategic planning. Offers a complete, self-contained experience without ongoing costs or social risks.
What your child develops
Shadow Hearts: From the New World offers a rich, story-driven RPG experience that encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, and critical analysis through its combat and narrative. Players will engage with a diverse cast of characters and a compelling supernatural mystery, fostering reading comprehension and memory skills.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The story begins as Johnny Garland, a young, 16-year old detective who lost his father, sister and his memory in an accident, accepts an investigation to track down a criminal suspect who escaped from custody. As he closes in on the suspect, Johnny witnesses a supernatural occurrence - a huge monster appears from a green light known as the "window" and swallows up the criminal.
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