The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)
LumiScore
Growth
46/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents can be reassured by the lack of predatory monetization or social features. The game offers a wholesome adventure experience.
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
Marin and her mother, Madam MeowMeow, are named female characters, but they only discuss Link and his journey.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to discuss the puzzles and challenges they face, fostering their critical thinking. You can also talk about the characters and their motivations to further develop ethical reasoning and empathy.
What your child develops
Link's Awakening encourages players to develop problem-solving skills through its intricate dungeons and puzzles. Spatial awareness and strategic thinking are honed as players navigate the island and plan their approach to combat and environmental challenges. The game also subtly introduces ethical reasoning through Link's interactions with the island's inhabitants.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
In this modern re-imagining, players travel to the mysterious island of Koholint to guide Link on a perilous adventure.