TERA
LumiScore
out of 100
Use with parental oversight — some design risks present
Scored 4 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
63/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
HIGH
Engagement Patterns
Notable design patterns that encourage extended play.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of TERA's design as a free-to-play MMORPG, which can encourage long play sessions and spending through microtransactions. Monitor play time and any in-game purchases. Engage with your child about their in-game social interactions and the competitive aspects of the game. Discuss the mature content and ensure it aligns with your family's values.
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
Not enough information in the game description to assess if there are two female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to focus on the strategic elements of combat and questing, promoting problem-solving and critical thinking. Highlight the cooperative aspects of the game, such as teamwork in dungeons, to foster communication and positive social skills. Discuss character customization and lore to engage their creativity and reading comprehension.
What your child develops
TERA offers significant cognitive benefits through its strategic real-time combat, quest-based problem-solving, and character progression systems. Players will develop spatial awareness, critical thinking, and adaptive learning skills. The MMORPG format also fosters strong social-emotional development through teamwork and communication in group activities like dungeons and PvP, promoting positive social interaction. The action combat system enhances hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
TERA or The Exiled Realm of Arborea is a third person Korean MMORPG game which is also a free-to-play title. TERA is just a typical Korean MMORPG game, with quest, crafting and PVP modes.