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Metacritic 9013+

The World Ends with You: Solo Remix

Square Enix|2012ActionRPG

LumiScore

69/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

57/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Reading & Language
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $20–$20/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

The World Ends with You: Solo Remix is a challenging and rewarding RPG that can significantly boost your child's cognitive abilities. Encourage them to articulate their strategies and predictions during gameplay to further enhance critical thinking and problem-solving. Discuss the game's mature themes and complex characters to promote ethical reasoning and empathy.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Critical Thinking4/5
Memory & Attention4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
78
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
20
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
60
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)57/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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

Two named female characters (Shiki and Rhyme) talk to each other about something other than a man (Reaper Game, their situation).

Parent Pro-Tip

This game offers deep strategic gameplay and a compelling narrative, which can greatly enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and reading comprehension. The unique dual-screen combat system fosters multitasking and spatial awareness. Its rich story can also spark discussions on ethics and social dynamics.

What your child develops

The World Ends with You: Solo Remix offers a unique and engaging experience that significantly benefits cognitive skills. Its core combat system, which involves controlling two characters simultaneously across two screens, demands high strategic thinking, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Players must adapt to diverse challenges, manage resources, and decipher complex narratives, fostering strong learning transfer and memory. The game's rich story and character development also promote reading comprehension and engagement.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $20–$20/moReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

The World Ends with You -Live Remix- - Intuitive, addictive combat with a twist Activate your combat abilities, or “psychs,” with simple touch commands like tapping, slashing, and dragging. Comfy with that?