Demon's Souls (2020)
LumiScore
Growth
61/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Demon's Souls is an extremely challenging game that rewards patience and persistence. Be aware that the high difficulty and themes of violence and horror may not be appropriate for all children. Encourage breaks and discussions about managing frustration. Due to its punishing nature, it can be hard to put down.
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.— Fails the test
Minimal female characters, few interactions, unlikely to discuss anything other than men.
Parent Pro-Tip
This game can significantly develop a child's problem-solving, strategic thinking, and emotional regulation skills due to its demanding gameplay and the need to overcome difficult challenges.
What your child develops
Demon's Souls is a challenging action RPG that demands significant cognitive and motor skill. Players will hone problem-solving, strategic thinking, and reaction time to overcome formidable foes and intricate level design. The game's adaptive difficulty ensures a constant learning curve, fostering perseverance and emotional regulation.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
From PlayStation Studios and Bluepoint Games comes a remake of the PlayStation classic, Demon’s Souls. Entirely rebuilt from the ground up and masterfully enhanced, this remake introduces the horrors of a fog-laden, dark fantasy land to a whole new generation of gamers.