Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
50/100
Growth Value
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Reaction Time
- Problem Solving
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
This single-player expansion provides a challenging and engaging experience that can boost your child's problem-solving and motor skills. The game's mission-based structure offers clear stopping points, making it easy to manage play sessions. While it encourages commitment to unlock content, the monetization is limited to the initial purchase, and social risks are minimal in this DLC.
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.— Passes the test
The Splatoon universe generally features strong female characters and interactions, and the DLC features a female protagonist option.
Parent Pro-Tip
Enhanced cognitive and motor skills, manageable play sessions, and a rich, engaging single-player narrative.
What your child develops
Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion offers a robust single-player experience that significantly enhances cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, and reaction time through its challenging missions. Players can also engage with rich lore and unlock new characters for the main game, fostering a sense of achievement and expanding their creative play options.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Play as an Octoling in a new single-player DLC adventure with 80+ missions! Play as an Octoling for the very first time in this large-scale downloadable content for the Splatoon 2 game!