Suikoden Tactics
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision
Scored 3 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
49/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to discuss the strategic decisions they make in battles and the ethical choices presented in the story. This can help them articulate their reasoning and deepen their understanding of the game's narrative.
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
Insufficient information in game description to assess.
Parent Pro-Tip
This approach will enhance their critical thinking, strategic planning, and emotional engagement with the game's themes, turning playtime into a valuable learning experience.
What your child develops
Suikoden Tactics offers a rich narrative experience combined with deep strategic and critical thinking challenges. Players must carefully plan their moves on a grid-based battlefield, fostering spatial awareness and problem-solving skills. The story-driven nature also encourages reading comprehension and engagement with complex characters and ethical dilemmas.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Suikoden Tactics, originally released in Japan as Rhapsodia (ラプソディア Rapusodia), is a tactical role-playing video game developed and published by Konami for the PlayStation 2 console as part of their Suikoden series. Initially released in Japan and North America in late 2005, the game was later made available in Europe and the PAL region in early 2006.