The World Ends With You DS
LumiScore
Growth
68/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to discuss the game's story and themes with you. The game offers complex characters and a thought-provoking narrative that can lead to interesting conversations about identity, friendship, and society.
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
Dialogue between female characters about topics other than men is present.
Parent Pro-Tip
Discussing the game's narrative can enhance critical thinking and empathy skills, and provide an opportunity for parents to connect with their children over shared gaming experiences.
What your child develops
The World Ends With You DS offers a rich cognitive experience, with strong emphasis on problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking through its unique combat system and narrative. The game also fosters spatial awareness and memory through exploration and puzzle elements. Reading and language skills are heavily engaged due to the extensive dialogue and story. While not a core mechanic, the game provides opportunities for creativity in character customization and combat strategy. The adaptive challenge ensures the game remains engaging as players progress.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The World Ends With You is an exciting new title developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS handheld system. Previously known as Subarashiki Kono Sekai on its release in Japan, The World Ends With You is an innovative new title from Square Enix that fully utilizes the capabilities of the Nintendo DS, and takes major influence from Japan's modern day culture including its people, music, clothes, food and design.