Metacritic 8713+

Final Fantasy VII

Square Enix|2020ActionAdventureRPG

LumiScore

67/ 100

GOOD

120+ min/day recommended

Growth

53/100

Growth Value

Strategic Thinking
Reading & Language
Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

To maximize the benefits of Final Fantasy VII Remake, encourage your child to discuss the story's themes and character motivations. Play alongside them, especially during challenging sections, to foster shared problem-solving and ethical discussions.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5

Reading & Language5/5

Problem Solving3/5

Spatial Awareness3/5

Critical Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.

Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.

Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.

Overall Benefit Score (BDS)53/100

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

1/3

Ethnic diversity

1/3

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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 talk to each other about things other than men, such as Tifa and Aerith discussing their individual goals and the resistance effort.

Parent Pro-Tip

Discussing the game's narrative and choices can help children develop stronger critical thinking and empathy. Collaborative play can also enhance communication and strategic thinking skills, making the experience more enriching.

What your child develops

Final Fantasy VII Remake offers a rich narrative and strategic combat that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving. The game's emphasis on reading and understanding complex story elements enhances language skills. Players engage in teamwork and ethical reasoning through character interactions and challenging moral dilemmas.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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Parent Tips

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About this game

The world is under the control of Shinra, a corporation controlling the planet's life force as mako energy. In the city of Midgar, Cloud Strife, former member of Shinra's elite SOLDIER unit now turned mercenary lends his aid to the Avalanche resistance group, unaware of the epic consequences that await him.