The Banner Saga: Factions
LumiScore
out of 100
Use with parental oversight — some design risks present
Scored 3 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
54/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
HIGH
Engagement Patterns
Notable design patterns that encourage extended play.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to focus on skill development and strategic thinking rather than spending on microtransactions. Discuss healthy competitive attitudes and the importance of taking breaks between matches. Monitor for signs of excessive play or frustration related to competitive outcomes.
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
Multiplayer strategy game, narrative focus unclear for Bechdel test applicability.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can enhance strategic thinking, problem-solving, and adaptive learning. It also provides opportunities to develop teamwork and communication skills in a competitive setting.
What your child develops
The Banner Saga: Factions offers deep tactical and strategic gameplay, fostering problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptive learning through competitive multiplayer battles. Players can develop teamwork and communication skills in a challenging environment.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The Banner Saga: Factions is the premiere multiplayer role-playing strategy game on PC and Mac. It brings the feeling of beloved tactical games to a high-definition era with gorgeous hand-animated artwork and a degree of depth unprecedented in the realm of free games.