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Metacritic 7313+

STEINS;GATE: My Darling's Embrace

MAGES|2011AdventureRPG

LumiScore

50

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 4 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

33/100

Growth Value

  • Reading & Language
  • Empathy
  • Positive Social

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 choices they make in the game and the different outcomes. This can foster critical thinking and empathy. Discuss the themes of love and relationships presented in the game.

Top Skills Developed

Reading & Language5/5
Empathy5/5
Positive Social5/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
28
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
57
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)33/100

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
3/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

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.Passes the test

Likely passes given the genre and focus on multiple character relationships.

Parent Pro-Tip

Promotes critical thinking, empathy, and reading skills. Provides a safe space to explore relationship dynamics through narrative choices.

What your child develops

STEINS;GATE: My Darling's Embrace is a romantic visual novel that encourages empathy, critical thinking, and reading comprehension through its engaging story and character interactions. Players make choices that influence the narrative, fostering a sense of agency and understanding of cause and effect.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

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