LumiKin
Metacritic 6513+

Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter

Frogwares|2016ActionAdventure
SwitchPCPS4Xbox One

LumiScore

68

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

Growth

52/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss the cases, their deductions, and the ethical dilemmas presented in the game. This can deepen their critical thinking and understanding of complex narratives.

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Benefits

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Reading & Language5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
74
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
27
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)52/100

What your child develops

Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter offers a rich narrative experience that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and deductive reasoning. Players engage with complex mysteries, analyze evidence, and develop psychological portraits of characters, fostering strong cognitive skills. The game's focus on story and investigation provides a mentally stimulating and immersive experience.

Risks

Dopamine ManipulationVariable rewards, streaks, FOMO events, near-miss mechanics, and other design patterns that exploit reward psychology.LOW

Variable rewards, streaks, FOMO events, and other engagement mechanics

Monetization PressureIn-app purchases, pay-to-win mechanics, virtual currency obfuscation, spending prompts, and ad pressure.LOW

In-app purchases, pay-to-win elements, and spending prompts

Social RiskSocial obligations, competitive toxicity, stranger interaction, social comparison, and privacy concerns.LOW

Social obligation, competitive toxicity, stranger interaction

Content (not in risk score)Violence, language, sexual content, and other age-related content factors. Shown separately — does not affect the time recommendation.MODERATE

Violence, language, and other content factors — context depends on age

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

What to watch for

While primarily a cognitive challenge, the game's 'T' rating indicates moderate content risks including violence, suggestive themes, and language, which parents should be aware of. However, it lacks manipulative design mechanics, monetization pressures, or social risks often found in other games.

Detected Tactics

✓ No manipulative tactics detected

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~7hReviewed May 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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