Death Stranding
LumiScore
Growth
48/100
Growth Value
- Spatial Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should ensure the game's mature content is appropriate for their child's age and emotional maturity. Be mindful of session length due to the game's design, and encourage breaks to prevent excessive play.
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
Fragile and Mama discuss their past and the Death Stranding.
Parent Pro-Tip
Discuss the game's unique narrative and themes with your child to encourage critical thinking about its messages. You can also talk about the challenges of the in-game world and how Sam Bridges overcomes them, fostering discussions about resilience and perseverance.
What your child develops
Death Stranding encourages players to develop strong spatial awareness and strategic thinking skills as they plan delivery routes across complex terrain. The game also fosters critical thinking and problem-solving through its unique mechanics and narrative. Players may also develop empathy for the characters and the world's plight.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the Death Stranding. Carrying the stranded remnants of the future in his hands, Sam embarks on a journey to reunite the shattered world one step at a time.