Metacritic 9113+

Shadow of the Colossus

Team Ico|2005ActionAdventureRPG

LumiScore

67/ 100

GOOD

120+ min/day recommended

Growth

50/100

Growth Value

Spatial Awareness
Empathy
Ethical Reasoning

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Discuss the ethical dilemmas presented in the game with your child. Encourage them to think about the consequences of the protagonist's actions.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5

Empathy5/5

Ethical Reasoning5/5

Problem Solving4/5

Emotional Regulation4/5

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)50/100

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

0/3

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.— Fails the test

No female characters with dialogue.

Parent Pro-Tip

Promotes critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and empathy.

What your child develops

Shadow of the Colossus encourages problem-solving and critical thinking as players strategize to defeat each Colossus. The game also fosters empathy through its unique narrative.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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Parent Tips

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About this game

(Also known as "Wanda and the Colossus" or "Wanda to Kyozou" in Japan) In Shadow of the Colossus, players take the role of a young man seeking the truth of an ancient tale of power hidden in a mystical land. Shadow of the Colossus is a majestic journey through ancient lands to seek out and destroy gigantic mythical beasts.