The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
LumiScore
Growth
55/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Memory & Attention
- Spatial Awareness
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to discuss the ethical dilemmas presented in the game and the different ways Link can help the citizens of Termina. This can foster conversations about problem-solving, empathy, and the consequences of actions.
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
There are multiple female characters who speak to each other about things other than men.
Parent Pro-Tip
Helps children practice critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and social-emotional skills by analyzing character motivations and game choices.
What your child develops
Majora's Mask offers significant cognitive benefits through its complex puzzle design, demanding strategic thinking and critical analysis to manipulate time and solve intricate dungeon mechanics. The emphasis on memory and attention is high due to the recurring 3-day cycle and the need to track various character schedules and quests. Players will also develop empathy and emotional regulation by understanding and responding to the plights of Termina's inhabitants.
Regulatory Compliance
Tap a badge for details. Grey = not yet assessed.
About this game
Link must save the world! This time, he finds himself trapped in Termina, an alternate version of Hyrule that is doomed to destruction in just three short days.