Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
58/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage children to discuss their strategic decisions and the historical context of the game. Due to its 'one more turn' nature, setting clear time limits for play sessions is crucial to prevent excessive engagement.
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.— Fails the test
While the game features female agent characters (e.g., Geisha) that can be named, there are no instances of two named female characters directly interacting with each other in dialogue or a narrative scene.
What your child develops
Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai excels at developing complex strategic and critical thinking skills through its grand-scale military campaigns and economic management. Players must employ spatial awareness for battlefield tactics and read extensive in-game information, enhancing problem-solving and adaptive challenge capabilities.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Special EditionTotal War: SHOGUN 2 – Fall of the Samurai Steam Special Edition includes:The Steam exclusive Tsu faction pack, "The Emperor’s Cunning" - Rising from humble roots, the people of Tsu are wise, artful and astute strategists. Their use of Ninja is unsurpassed on the battlefield and in covert operations.