The World Ends with You: Final Remix
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
60/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Reading & Language
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage discussions about the game's ethical dilemmas and the value of cooperation. Monitor play sessions to ensure breaks, especially given the narrative's intensity. Discuss the themes of identity and what characters cherish to help children process the game's emotional depth.
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
Insufficient information to determine if two named female characters talk to each other about something other than a man.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can be a rich source for developing critical thinking, strategic planning, and social-emotional intelligence through its compelling story and cooperative gameplay. It offers opportunities to discuss complex themes and ethical choices in a safe, fictional context.
What your child develops
The World Ends with You: Final Remix offers significant cognitive benefits, particularly in problem-solving and strategic thinking through its unique combat system and narrative challenges. Players will engage in teamwork with their companions, fostering social-emotional skills like empathy and ethical reasoning as they navigate high-stakes decisions. The game also provides moderate motor skill development through its Joy-Con controls, enhancing hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Final Remix is the Nintendo Switch port of The World Ends with You, a supernatural urban fantasy game. Its visual style was inspired by Japanese anime and youth culture.