SpellForce - Platinum Edition
LumiScore
out of 100
Great for most ages — 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
56/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of the game's dark fantasy themes and fantasy violence. While the game offers deep strategic and cognitive benefits, its engaging nature can lead to longer play sessions. Encourage children to take breaks and discuss the strategic decisions they make in the game.
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
A named female character (Cenwen, Elve Queen) is mentioned, but it's unclear if she interacts with another named female character about something other than a man.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can be a valuable tool for developing advanced strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and critical decision-making. Its rich narrative can also foster engagement with complex storytelling. By managing play time, parents can maximize the cognitive benefits while mitigating potential risks from prolonged screen exposure.
What your child develops
SpellForce - Platinum Edition offers a rich blend of Real-Time Strategy and Role-Playing Game elements, fostering significant cognitive development. Players engage in complex problem-solving, strategic planning, and critical thinking as they manage multiple races, build settlements, and navigate intricate combat scenarios. The game's deep narrative and character progression encourage learning transfer and adaptive challenge, allowing players to develop and apply skills in a dynamic fantasy world.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Included in the Platinum Edition are three titles:SpellForce: The Order of DawnIn a world beyond imagination... In their immeasurable greed and constant thirst for power, the thirteen most powerful Mages of all time doomed the land, hurling it into an endless spiral of chaos and despair.