Shenmue I & II
LumiScore
out of 100
Great pick for ages 13+ — low engagement risks
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Growth
56/100
Good
Growth Value
Risk
0/100
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to discuss the game's story, particularly Ryo's quest for revenge and the ethical dilemmas he faces. Discuss the historical and cultural aspects of 1980s Japan and Hong Kong depicted in the game. While the game contains combat, emphasize the problem-solving and exploration aspects.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
What your child develops
Shenmue I & II offers a rich and immersive open-world experience that significantly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking through its investigative gameplay and complex narrative. Players will also enhance spatial awareness by exploring detailed 3D environments and improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time through its unique jujitsu combat and Quick Time Events. The game's living world and engaging story can foster empathy and ethical reasoning.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Originally released for the Dreamcast in 2000 and 2001, Shenmue I & II is an open world action adventure combining jujitsu combat, investigative sleuthing, RPG elements, and memorable mini-games. It pioneered many aspects of modern gaming, including open world city exploration, and was the game that coined the Quick Time Event (QTE).