Norco
LumiScore
Growth
41/100
Growth Value
- Reading & Language
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should review the game's content to ensure it aligns with their child's maturity level. Discussing the mature themes and moral ambiguities presented in the game can be a valuable family conversation. While there are no spending risks, the emotional intensity may require parental guidance.
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
Catherine and Million discuss Blue's past at the refinery, a topic unrelated to male characters.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to discuss the story and characters with you. Ask them about the choices they make and the consequences. This game provides a rich opportunity to explore complex narratives, develop critical thinking, and engage in meaningful discussions about social and ethical issues.
What your child develops
Norco encourages critical thinking and problem-solving through its complex narrative and puzzles. Players will develop strong reading comprehension skills and engage with themes of morality and human connection in a unique setting. The game also fosters empathy through its exploration of diverse characters and their struggles.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
NORCO is a sci-fi Southern Gothic Adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and verdant industrial swamps of Louisiana's petrochemical hinterlands. Your brother Blake has gone missing in the aftermath of your mother’s death.