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Metacritic 7213+

STAR OCEAN - THE LAST HOPE - 4K & Full HD Remaster

Square Enix|2017ActionRPG

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

68/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

57/100

Growth Value

  • Reading & Language
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss the game's story and characters, fostering critical thinking about the narrative and ethical dilemmas presented. The game's save points allow for natural breaks, so discuss setting play time limits.

Top Skills Developed

Reading & Language5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Strategic Thinking4/5
Critical Thinking4/5
Memory & Attention4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
74
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
40
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)57/100

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

Not enough information in the description to apply the Bechdel test.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can enhance strategic planning, reading comprehension, and emotional engagement with complex stories. Its lack of monetization and social risks makes it a relatively safe single-player experience.

What your child develops

STAR OCEAN - THE LAST HOPE offers a rich, story-driven RPG experience that encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, and reading comprehension through its complex narrative and real-time combat. Players can develop empathy for characters and engage with a vast universe.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Day-One Edition Day One edition - The game will launch on November the 28th with a 10% discount and a mini-soundtrack (offer to last 2 x weeks until Dec 12th)! About the GameSTAR OCEAN - THE LAST HOPE - 4K & Full HD Remaster Coming soon for STEAM!