The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
LumiScore
Growth
54/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to describe their strategies for solving puzzles and defeating enemies to further develop their critical thinking and communication skills. Discuss the narrative themes of courage, friendship, and responsibility.
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
Zelda and Impa have conversations about saving the world, fulfilling destiny, and their roles in the narrative. They also discuss Link's role, but the primary focus is on their own agency and interactions.
Parent Pro-Tip
Engaging in discussions about the game's challenges and story can enhance a child's cognitive and social-emotional development beyond just playing. This can also provide an opportunity for parents to bond with their children over shared gaming experiences.
What your child develops
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD offers a rich adventure that significantly challenges problem-solving and spatial awareness. Players will need to strategize to overcome environmental puzzles and enemy encounters. The motion controls actively engage hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, making the gameplay immersive and physically interactive. The narrative encourages empathy through its focus on Link's quest to save Zelda and the people of Skyloft, promoting a sense of responsibility and ethical reasoning.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword game soars onto Nintendo Switch! Take to the skies, draw your sword, and experience the earliest story in the Legend of Zelda series.