Cave Story+
LumiScore
Growth
56/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Memory & Attention
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Cave Story+ is a challenging and rewarding platformer that can be enjoyed by children who are comfortable with reading and strategic thinking. Encourage your child to take breaks during longer play sessions, especially after completing a level or defeating a boss, as the game's natural stopping points are ideal for this. Discuss the game's story and characters to reinforce themes of empathy and ethical decision-making.
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.— Passes the test
There are multiple female characters who speak to each other about things other than men, e.g., Sue and Mimi.
Parent Pro-Tip
To enhance the cognitive benefits, encourage your child to verbalize their problem-solving strategies for puzzles and boss fights. Ask them to describe how they navigate the game's maps, which can further develop spatial awareness. The game's narrative can also be a starting point for discussions on helping others and understanding different perspectives.
What your child develops
Cave Story+ offers a rich 2D platforming experience that heavily engages problem-solving, spatial awareness, and memory as players navigate complex environments and intricate puzzles. The adaptive difficulty keeps players challenged, promoting continuous learning and strategic thinking. The narrative, while not overly complex, provides a context for ethical reasoning and empathy, as the player character helps the Mimiga tribe.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Cave Story is a game in the Metroidvania platform-adventure genre, first released on PC in 2004. The game is set in deep dark caves on a floating island.