The Walking Dead: Season 1
LumiScore
Growth
59/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
This game is rated M for Mature for good reason. It deals with adult themes and graphic content. It's best suited for older teenagers and adults. If your child is mature enough for the content, consider discussing the difficult choices made in the game and their ethical implications. This can be a valuable opportunity to develop critical thinking and empathy.
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
Features multiple female characters who speak to each other about things other than men.
Parent Pro-Tip
Focus on the discussions around difficult moral choices, character development, and the consequences of actions within the game. These aspects can help foster empathy and critical thinking skills in older players.
What your child develops
The Walking Dead: Season 1 offers a compelling narrative that challenges players with difficult moral dilemmas, fostering critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and empathy. The game's focus on choice and consequence encourages strategic thinking and problem-solving, as players navigate complex social interactions and survival scenarios.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The Walking Dead is a five-part game series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series. Play as Lee Everett, a convicted criminal, who has been given a second chance at life in a world devastated by the undead.