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Metacritic 8613+

Broken Sword 1 - The Shadow of the Templars

Revolution Software|1996AdventurePuzzle

LumiScore

66/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

50/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Memory & Attention

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents can encourage discussion around the game's historical and cultural themes. Due to its single-player nature and clear stopping points, it's easy to manage screen time.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
72
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
23
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)50/100

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
1/3

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.Fails the test

While the game features several named female characters like Nico Collard and Eva DeLeon, no two named female characters are shown directly interacting with each other.

What your child develops

Children develop strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and reading comprehension as they decipher clues and progress through the narrative. The rich story and character interactions can also foster empathy and understanding of different perspectives.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~7hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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