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Metacritic 7613+

Trials of Mana Remastered

Square Enix|2020ActionRPG

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

63/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

49/100

Growth Value

  • Reading & Language
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents can enhance their child's experience by discussing the game's story, character motivations, and ethical dilemmas presented in the narrative. Encourage children to think critically about their combat strategies and character builds. Set clear boundaries for play duration to ensure a balanced approach to gaming and other activities.

Top Skills Developed

Reading & Language5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Strategic Thinking4/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Critical Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
66
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
27
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
40
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)49/100

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
3/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3
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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

Multiple female characters who interact with each other about plot-relevant topics.

Parent Pro-Tip

Engaging with the game's themes can foster critical thinking, empathy, and moral reasoning. Discussing strategies can improve problem-solving skills. Establishing play time limits helps develop self-regulation and promotes a healthy lifestyle.

What your child develops

Trials of Mana Remastered offers a rich narrative experience that encourages strategic thinking through its action-oriented combat system and character progression. Players will engage in problem-solving through environmental puzzles and tactical decision-making in battles. The game's extensive dialogue and lore promote reading comprehension and language skills, while its fantasy world can foster empathy for its diverse cast of characters and their struggles.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~6hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

A full 3D remake of Seiken Densetsu 3, now known as "Trials of Mana".