Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
LumiScore
Growth
41/100
Growth Value
- Spatial Awareness
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Fine Motor
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage children to take breaks if frustration arises, and celebrate their perseverance in overcoming difficult sections. Discuss strategies for boss fights and level traversal to enhance critical thinking skills.
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.— Fails the test
The provided game information only names one female character, Shield Knight, thus failing the first criterion of having at least two named female characters.
What your child develops
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove significantly develops a child's hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through its precise platforming and combat. It also fosters problem-solving and strategic thinking as players navigate complex levels and overcome challenging boss battles.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is an indie platformer game developed by Yacht Club Games. The development of the game was funded through Kickstarter.