Void Bastards
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision
Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
44/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to focus on the strategic planning and resource management aspects of Void Bastards. Discuss how to adapt to unexpected challenges and learn from failures, emphasizing that each 'death' is an opportunity to refine their strategy for the next run. Be aware of the M-rating for violence and language.
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
No information on female characters or their interactions.
Parent Pro-Tip
This approach can help your child develop advanced strategic thinking, resilience in the face of setbacks, and effective problem-solving skills within a challenging and engaging game environment.
What your child develops
Void Bastards is a highly strategic and challenging first-person shooter that emphasizes planning, resource management, and adaptive decision-making. Players must carefully navigate dangerous environments, improvise solutions, and learn from setbacks, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Forget everything you know about first-person shooters: Void Bastards asks you to take charge, not just point your gun and fire. Your task is to lead the rag-tag Void Bastards out of the Sargasso Nebula.