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Metacritic 7410+

The Swords of Ditto

Devolver Digital|2018ActionAdventureRPG

LumiScore

74

out of 100

Great for most ages — low engagement risks

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 4 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

69/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Learning Transfer
  • Adaptive Challenge

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage children to experiment with different strategies and character builds. Play together in co-op mode to enhance social skills and mutual support. Discuss the concept of learning from failure in the context of the game's 'legacy' system.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Learning Transfer5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Teamwork5/5
Positive Social5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
72
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
67
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)69/100

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
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

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 in the description to apply the Bechdel test.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing together strengthens bonds and communication. The game's design helps develop resilience and strategic thinking, as each 'legend' provides new challenges and opportunities for growth.

What your child develops

The Swords of Ditto offers a charming action RPG experience that fosters strategic thinking, adaptive learning, and problem-solving through its unique, procedurally generated adventures. Its local co-op mode promotes teamwork and positive social interaction, making it an excellent choice for shared play.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~2hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

The Swords of Ditto is a compact action RPG that creates a unique adventure for each new hero of legend in the relentless fight against the evil Mormo. Explore a delightful but dangerous overworld, brave menacing dungeons, and improve your hero in a charming village, during your quest to overcome the evil that plagues the island.