Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision
Scored 3 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
49/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware that Shadow Tactics involves tactical violence and assassinations, though it is presented in a strategic rather than gratuitous manner. The game is excellent for developing strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving skills. Encourage children to think through their actions and experiment with different character combinations to overcome challenges. Due to its strategic depth, it may appeal more to older children or teenagers.
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
Two named female characters (Yuki, Aiko) are part of the playable team and would likely interact about mission objectives, which are not solely about men.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can significantly enhance a child's cognitive abilities, particularly in areas of strategic planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving. It teaches patience and the value of careful observation and execution in achieving complex goals.
What your child develops
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun offers significant cognitive benefits through its complex real-time tactics gameplay. Players must engage in deep problem-solving, strategic planning, and critical thinking to navigate intricate levels, utilize diverse character abilities, and adapt to varied enemy types and environmental conditions. The game strongly promotes spatial awareness and learning transfer as players master each character's unique skills and apply them in creative combinations.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The game takes place in Japan during the Edo period (early 17th century). The new shogun united Japan after many years of war, but a conspiracy arises against him, the leader of which is hiding under the name Kage-sama.