Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
LumiScore
out of 100
Great for most ages — 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
63/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to discuss the ethical dilemmas presented in the game, such as choosing between violent and diplomatic approaches. Discuss the different races and cultures depicted and how they interact. Pay attention to the time spent in longer RPG sessions.
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
Likely to pass given the narrative depth, character choice, and diverse races interacting.
Parent Pro-Tip
This will help develop critical thinking, empathy, and cultural awareness, while also fostering healthy gaming habits.
What your child develops
Shadowrun: Hong Kong offers a rich, strategic RPG experience that deeply engages cognitive skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and learning transfer through its complex narrative, character progression, and unique virtual reality mechanics. Players can explore a diverse world with various races and make ethical choices that impact their journey.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Year 2012. A mutation occurred on Earth.