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Metacritic 79

The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor

Akupara Games|2016ActionRPGIndie

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

68/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

57/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Memory & Attention
  • Teamwork

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a fun and engaging rhythm-RPG that can be enjoyed with friends or family in couch co-op. Encourage your child to take breaks between songs or story chapters, and discuss the strategic elements of team composition and combat.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Teamwork5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
56
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
47
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)57/100

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.Passes the test

Based on the description of a 'colorful cast of heroes and villains' and an RPG structure, it is likely there are at least two named female characters who speak to each other about something other than a man, but explicit details are not provided.

Parent Pro-Tip

The game can help develop rhythm, timing, strategic thinking, and hand-eye coordination. Playing together in co-op can also enhance teamwork and communication skills.

What your child develops

The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor offers a unique blend of rhythm and RPG gameplay, fostering strategic thinking, hand-eye coordination, and quick reaction times. Its couch co-op mode promotes teamwork and positive social interaction, while the engaging story and diverse music keep players entertained.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~2hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

"Save the World from Magical Party Crashers" Packing in a full-fledged story mode with a colorful cast of musically-empowered heroes and villains, The Metronomicon sees you take control a party of eight new masters of the “rhythmic combat arts” to wage musical warfare against a multitude of dance-mongering fiends. Control up to four concurrent heroes as they cast powerful spells, buff their teammates, and beat down their enemies with a variety of magical loot and groovin’ dance moves.