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Metacritic 77

The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit

DONTNOD Entertainment|2018Adventure

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

57/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

42/100

Growth Value

  • Reading & Language
  • Empathy
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$5/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a narrative-focused adventure that explores sensitive themes. Engage with your child about the story, characters, and choices they make. Be mindful of microtransactions, though the game itself is free.

Top Skills Developed

Reading & Language5/5
Empathy5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
50
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
50
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)42/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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 to definitively score, but the Life is Strange universe often features female characters interacting.

Parent Pro-Tip

Discussing the game can help children process complex emotions, develop empathy, and understand the consequences of choices within a safe, fictional context.

What your child develops

The game offers a rich, character-driven narrative exploring themes of imagination, coping with loss, and family dynamics. It encourages empathy, critical thinking through choices, and language comprehension.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$5/moPlaytime: ~2hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is an adventure game set in the 'Life is Strange' universe. The game is considered to be a promo for the second part of the series — the entire walkthrough would take roughly more than 2 hours.