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Metacritic 8017+

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux

Atlus|2018RPG

LumiScore

70

out of 100

Great pick for ages 17+ — low engagement risks

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

56/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

6/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be aware of the game's mature themes, including violence and horror elements, as indicated by its ESRB M rating. The game is a single-player experience with no microtransactions or online social features, making it safe from external spending pressures or stranger interactions. Its deep RPG mechanics can be highly beneficial for cognitive development, but the dark narrative may not be suitable for younger or more sensitive players.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Critical Thinking4/5
Math & Systems4/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
78
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
25
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)56/100

What your child develops

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux offers a rich and engaging JRPG experience, fostering strategic thinking, critical problem-solving, and ethical reasoning through its complex narrative and demon fusion mechanics. Players will develop strong reading comprehension and mathematical skills while exploring a unique sci-fi world.

Base: UnknownReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

A spatial distortion full of demons appeared in Antarctica, threatening to engulf the Earth in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. The United Nations responded by tasking a team of highly advanced specialists with piercing the anomaly and figuring out how to stop it from the source.