LumiKin
Metacritic 77

ARMS

Nintendo|2017Fighting

LumiScore

67/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

52/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Adaptive Challenge
  • Hand-Eye Coordination

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage good sportsmanship and discuss the importance of respectful competition, even in online settings.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
60
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.
70
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)52/100

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
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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

Game features multiple female characters with distinct personalities who interact without discussing male characters.

Parent Pro-Tip

Helps children develop emotional regulation and ethical reasoning in competitive environments.

What your child develops

ARMS promotes strategic thinking, quick reflexes, and hand-eye coordination through engaging fighting mechanics. Players learn to adapt to different opponents and arm combinations.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

ARMS is a revolutionary new sport where elite athletes use awesome extendable arms to fight like never before. Use simple motion or button controls to dish out highly strategic beatdowns.