The Ascent
LumiScore
out of 100
Great pick for ages 17+ — low engagement risks
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
72/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Transfer
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of the mature content, including violence and language, and consider playing alongside their children due to the co-op feature. The game's lack of microtransactions and social chat features makes it safer in terms of spending and online interaction.
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 to apply Bechdel test.
Parent Pro-Tip
The co-op gameplay can be a great way for families to bond and develop teamwork skills together, while the strategic elements can boost cognitive abilities.
What your child develops
The Ascent offers a rich action RPG experience in a detailed cyberpunk world, promoting strategic thinking, problem-solving, and hand-eye coordination through its engaging combat and quest design. Its co-op mode encourages teamwork and communication.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The Ascent is a solo and co-op action RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed.