Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
LumiScore
Growth
59/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Reading & Language
- Empathy
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
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Parent Pro-Tip
Engage with your child about the story and moral dilemmas presented in Persona 4. Discuss the characters' motivations and the consequences of their actions. Monitor play time due to the game's immersive nature. As the game deals with mature themes, it's recommended for older adolescents.
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 significant dialogue. Some conversations between female characters, though often related to male protagonists or plot points involving them. Further analysis needed for full confidence, but appears to pass.
Parent Pro-Tip
Discussing the game can foster critical thinking about complex social issues and character development. It provides opportunities to talk about emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making, and understanding different perspectives.
What your child develops
Persona 4 offers a rich narrative experience that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and empathy. Players engage in complex social interactions, manage relationships, and make choices that impact the story. The turn-based combat requires strategic planning, and the mystery storyline promotes deductive reasoning. The game also features extensive reading and character development.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
A rumor is going around school that by looking at a TV screen at 12:00 AM on a rainy night, the face of your soulmate will be revealed. But is that all?