Summon Night: Swordcraft Story
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
51/100
Growth Value
- Reading & Language
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to discuss the story and character choices. The crafting system can be a great way to talk about resource management and creative problem-solving. While the game has natural stopping points, setting time limits can help manage longer play sessions common in RPGs.
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
Assumed based on typical RPG narrative structures with multiple female characters and plotlines.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can enhance reading skills, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities. Its focus on narrative and character development can also foster empathy and critical thinking about in-game choices.
What your child develops
Summon Night: Swordcraft Story offers a rich action RPG experience that encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, and reading comprehension through its engaging narrative and crafting system. Players can develop their characters and skills, fostering a sense of accomplishment and learning.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Summon Night: Swordcraft Story (サモンナイト クラフトソード物語, Samon Naito Kurafutosōdo Monogatari), is an action role-playing game by Banpresto for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance system. It is part of the Summon Night series of games.