LumiKin
Metacritic 73

The Darkside Detective

Spooky Doorway|2017ActionAdventureCasual

LumiScore

53

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 7+ with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

36/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents can enjoy playing alongside their children, discussing the mysteries and clues, and appreciating the game's unique humor.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
54
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
23
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)36/100

What your child develops

The game encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and reading comprehension through its engaging mystery narratives and humorous dialogue.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~3hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Where cultists crawl, where demons dwell, where the occult… occults? *ahem* That's where you’ll find Detective Francis McQueen, the lead investigator of the criminally underfunded Darkside Division.