Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
LumiScore
out of 100
Great pick for ages 17+ — 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
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of the game's mature rating (M for Mature) due to its themes of violence, horror, and potentially strong language. It is a single-player experience with no microtransactions or online social features, making it safe from those common risks. Encourage breaks during dungeon exploration, as the game's engaging nature might lead to longer playtimes.
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
Insufficient information in the game description to determine Bechdel test result.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can be beneficial for developing advanced problem-solving, strategic planning, and critical thinking skills. Its rich narrative can also enhance reading comprehension and expose players to complex ethical considerations in a fantastical setting.
What your child develops
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers offers a deep and engaging single-player RPG experience, fostering strong cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness through its challenging 3D dungeon exploration and demon fusion mechanics. The rich narrative and extensive voice acting also promote reading and language comprehension, while ethical dilemmas within the story can encourage critical thinking and empathy.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Never before released in North America, this long-awaited entry in the acclaimed Devil Summoner series takes players into a future in which technology and otherworldly forces meet in a macabre fusion of cyberpunk futurism and gothic horror. A first-person sci-fi RPG epic, Soul Hackers tells of a city held up as a beacon of humanity's triumph of technology, but with an infernal secret.