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Metacritic 8417+

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

Atlus|2024ActionAdventureRPG

LumiScore

58/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

43/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should consider the game's M rating and its mature themes. Discussions about the ethical dilemmas and philosophical concepts presented in the game can be beneficial. Monitor screen time due to the game's depth and length. While there are no microtransactions, be mindful of the game's overall intensity.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
56
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
33
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
25
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)43/100

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
2/3
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 several named female characters, including Yuzuru Atsuta and Ichiro Dazai's sister, who discuss their roles in the conflict and the nature of their world, independent of male characters.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss the difficult choices made in the game and the different perspectives presented. This can be a great way to develop critical thinking and ethical reasoning. The strategic combat and character building can also be leveraged to practice planning and resource management.

What your child develops

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance challenges players with complex strategic decisions in combat and moral dilemmas throughout the narrative, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The extensive lore and dialogue also encourage reading comprehension and engagement with mature themes.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

The ambitions of god and human clash amidst the horror of a dying world. Neither human nor demon, the newly-forged Nahobino and his friends must decide what is worth saving...