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Metacritic 8213+

The Elder Scrolls: Legends

Bethesda Softworks|2017StrategyCard

LumiScore

46

out of 100

Use with parental oversight — some design risks present

30 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

46/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$50/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to focus on the strategic depth and problem-solving aspects of the game. Discuss responsible spending habits regarding microtransactions, as these can add up quickly in card games. Monitor their engagement to ensure a healthy balance with other activities, especially given the game's competitive nature and potential for endless play.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
74
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
7
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)46/100

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.Fails the test

Only one named character (Naarifin, male antagonist) is mentioned in the description. No two female characters are mentioned having a conversation.

Parent Pro-Tip

Focusing on strategy and problem-solving can enhance cognitive skills. Discussing spending can foster financial literacy. Balanced play promotes overall well-being.

What your child develops

The Elder Scrolls: Legends offers a rich strategic experience, challenging players with complex problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning through its turn-based card combat. Players engage with reading and language skills to understand card effects and story elements, while also developing mathematical reasoning for in-game calculations. The game provides adaptive challenges and opportunities for learning transfer as players build and refine their decks and strategies.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$50/moPlaytime: ~2hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

The Elder Scrolls: Legends is a card-based game set in The Elder Scrolls universe developed by Dire Wolf Digital. ###Story The game's story serves as a tutorial for the player.