Hades
LumiScore
Growth
65/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Reading & Language
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
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Parent Pro-Tip
Hades offers a deep and rewarding experience for players who enjoy action RPGs with a strong narrative. Encourage your child to embrace the learning curve and view failures as opportunities to refine their strategies. Discuss the rich mythological themes and the relationships between characters to enhance their understanding and critical thinking.
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
Multiple female characters with their own dialogue and plotlines, who talk to each other about things other than men.
Parent Pro-Tip
To maximize the benefits, encourage your child to experiment with different weapon aspects and boon combinations to develop diverse problem-solving approaches. Discuss the moral dilemmas and character motivations presented in the story to foster ethical reasoning and empathy. The game's emphasis on learning from mistakes can be a valuable lesson applicable beyond the game.
What your child develops
Hades is a highly engaging rogue-like action RPG that excels in fostering cognitive skills. Its core gameplay loop of challenging combat, strategic decision-making through boons and upgrades, and ever-shifting environments heavily promotes problem-solving, strategic thinking, and adaptive challenge. The rich, character-driven narrative and extensive dialogue also contribute significantly to reading comprehension and engagement. Players learn through trial and error, transferring knowledge from failed runs to build stronger, more effective strategies for future attempts. The game's vibrant art style and unique mythological setting encourage exploration and appreciation for narrative depth.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Hades is a rogue-like dungeon crawler that combines the best aspects of Supergiant's critically acclaimed titles, including the fast-paced action of Bastion, the rich atmosphere and depth of Transistor, and the character-driven storytelling of Pyre. BATTLE OUT OF HELL As the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you'll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt.