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Metacritic 7910+

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure

Vicarious Visions|2011ActionArcadePlatformer

LumiScore

55

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 10+ with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Growth

39/100

Growth Value

  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Consider setting clear boundaries on the purchase of Skylanders figures to manage costs. Focus on the core game experience and the benefits of its action-platforming challenges.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
46
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
17
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
55
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)39/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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

Characters are primarily non-human fantasy creatures, making the Bechdel test not applicable.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can be a fun way for children to develop cognitive skills like problem-solving and spatial reasoning. Playing together in co-op can also be a positive social experience.

What your child develops

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure offers engaging action-platforming gameplay that can enhance problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking. The collectible toy aspect encourages exploration and character mastery, while local co-op can foster teamwork and communication.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Bring the Skylanders to life! ™ Frozen in our world.