Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 17+ 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
38/100
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 game is a challenging detective adventure best suited for mature teenagers and adults due to its graphic and disturbing themes. Encourage discussion about the historical context and ethical dilemmas presented. While it offers strong cognitive benefits, monitor for any distress caused by the dark content.
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.— N/A — no named characters
Game focuses on male protagonists (Holmes, Watson) and antagonist (Jack the Ripper). Female characters are primarily victims or background. Insufficient information to determine if two named female characters speak to each other about something other than a man.
Parent Pro-Tip
Excellent for developing deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and historical understanding in mature players.
What your child develops
Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper offers a rich, immersive detective experience that significantly challenges cognitive skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and memory through complex investigations and clue gathering. Players will engage deeply with a compelling narrative, enhancing their reading and language comprehension.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Recognized as one of the best licenses in adventure gaming and lauded by the international press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. In this great new adventure, the famous detective chases against the most threatening serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.