Telling Lies
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 15+ with parental supervision
Heads up
Growth
38/100
Developing
Growth Value
Risk
1/100
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Parent Pro-Tip
This game is best for mature teens and adults due to its complex themes and mature content. It can be a great way to develop critical thinking and analytical skills, but parental guidance is recommended for younger players to discuss the sensitive subject matter.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
What your child develops
Telling Lies offers significant cognitive benefits, particularly in critical thinking, problem-solving, and memory. Players must actively analyze fragmented information, draw inferences, and construct a coherent narrative from disparate video clips. This process strongly engages reading comprehension and learning transfer as players adapt their investigative strategies. The game also fosters empathy through its intimate portrayal of characters' lives and ethical reasoning as players confront complex moral dilemmas. Its unique non-linear storytelling promotes a deep engagement with the material, requiring careful attention to detail and synthesis of information.
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About this game
A Video Game About Private Conversations Telling Lies is the new video game from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story and Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. An investigative thriller game with non-linear storytelling, Telling Lies revolves around a cache of secretly recorded video conversations.