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Summon Night: Swordcraft Story

Review · Action · Game Boy Advance

Summon Night: Swordcraft Story

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Game Boy Advance

Flight-Plan · 2003

LumiScore

55/100

Good

Summon Night: Swordcraft Story is an action RPG that builds problem solving and strategic thinking through crafting and combat, with mild fantasy violence.

Growth (BDS)

39

Risk (RIS)

5

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.45

Summon Night: Swordcraft Story offers a rich action RPG experience with a strong emphasis on crafting and strategic combat. Players will develop problem-solving skills as they navigate dungeons and figure out enemy weaknesses. The engaging narrative and character interactions encourage reading and language comprehension.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains mild fantasy violence, consistent with its E10+ rating. While the game does offer variable rewards through item drops, it lacks aggressive dopamine manipulation or monetization tactics seen in modern games.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
ReviewedApr 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Summon Night: Swordcraft Story safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Summon Night: Swordcraft Story a LumiScore of 55/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Summon Night: Swordcraft Story appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Summon Night: Swordcraft Story (E10+), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Summon Night: Swordcraft Story?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Summon Night: Swordcraft Story is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Summon Night: Swordcraft Story?

The game contains mild fantasy violence, consistent with its E10+ rating. While the game does offer variable rewards through item drops, it lacks aggressive dopamine manipulation or monetization tactics seen in modern games.