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Metacritic 9210+

Fire Emblem Awakening

Intelligent Systems|2012RPGStrategy

LumiScore

59/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

71/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$25/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should monitor downloadable content purchases to manage spending and encourage balanced playtime. Discuss character relationships and strategic decisions with your child to deepen their understanding of the game's themes and lessons.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Reading & Language5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
84
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
67
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)71/100

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
3/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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.Passes the test

The game features numerous named female characters like Lissa, Maribelle, and Lucina, who engage in extensive support conversations with other female characters about topics such as their personalities, pasts, and the general state of the war, often without a male character being the primary subject.

What your child develops

Fire Emblem Awakening fosters strategic thinking and problem-solving through its intricate combat and alliance systems. Players develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills by engaging with its immersive story and diverse characters. The game also promotes positive social development through in-game alliances and local multiplayer cooperation.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$25/moReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

In the visually stunning world of the Fire Emblem Awakening game, you command and fight alongside an army of spirited heroes standing against an enemy with the power to destroy empires; a dark dragon whose agents include armies of the undead. Plan your attack, customize your forces, and guide your heroes as you forge alliances that strengthen your resolve in battle and shape the course of history.