Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC
Sine Mora EX
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC · Xbox One
THQ Nordic · 2017
LumiScore
61/100
Good
Sine Mora EX is a challenging shooter that significantly develops spatial awareness and attention, rated Mature for violence and themes.
Growth (BDS)
45
Risk (RIS)
8
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.60 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Sine Mora EX is a fast-paced, challenging shoot 'em up that significantly develops cognitive and motor skills. Players will enhance their hand-eye coordination, reaction time, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking through intense gameplay, weapon management, and time manipulation. The game offers high replayability with multiple difficulty settings and game modes, providing adaptive challenges.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.17 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risk in Sine Mora EX is its 'M' (Mature) ESRB rating, reflecting a moderate level of violence inherent in the shoot 'em up genre, coupled with themes of revenge and conflict. While the game is free from manipulative monetization, social risks, and significant dopamine manipulation, a minor element of streak-based rewards (score multiplier) exists, which can encourage continued play.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.