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Metacritic 6313+

We Were Here

Total Mayhem Games|2017ActionAdventurePuzzle
PS4LinuxmacOSPCXbox One

LumiScore

77

out of 100

Great pick for ages 13+ — low engagement risks

Up to120min/day

Growth

64/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

3/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a fantastic opportunity for cooperative play and communication. Consider playing with your child to model effective communication and problem-solving strategies. The game's atmosphere might be scary for some children, so be mindful of their comfort level.

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Benefits

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Teamwork5/5
Communication5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
70
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
70
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
40
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)64/100

What your child develops

We Were Here is a cooperative puzzle game that heavily relies on communication and teamwork. It challenges players' problem-solving and critical thinking skills as they navigate an abandoned castle, deciphering clues and relaying information to their partner. The game fosters effective communication and can help develop spatial awareness and strategic planning.

Risks

Dopamine ManipulationVariable rewards, streaks, FOMO events, near-miss mechanics, and other design patterns that exploit reward psychology.LOW

Variable rewards, streaks, FOMO events, and other engagement mechanics

Monetization PressureIn-app purchases, pay-to-win mechanics, virtual currency obfuscation, spending prompts, and ad pressure.LOW

In-app purchases, pay-to-win elements, and spending prompts

Social RiskSocial obligations, competitive toxicity, stranger interaction, social comparison, and privacy concerns.LOW

Social obligation, competitive toxicity, stranger interaction

Content (not in risk score)Violence, language, sexual content, and other age-related content factors. Shown separately — does not affect the time recommendation.LOW

Violence, language, and other content factors — context depends on age

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Flags

In-app purchases

What to watch for

The game's atmospheric thriller setting might be too intense for younger players due to fear and horror elements. While microtransactions are present, they do not appear to impact gameplay or create pay-to-win scenarios. The game requires significant cooperation and communication, which could be a source of frustration for some players.

Detected Tactics

✓ No manipulative tactics detected

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~2hReviewed May 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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