Tomb Raider (2013)
LumiScore
Growth
36/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of the mature content, including violence and suggestive themes, before allowing children to play. Consider playing alongside your child to discuss the narrative and themes. Set clear boundaries around screen time due to the engaging nature of the game.
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.— Fails the test
Lara Croft and Samantha Nishimura discuss their survival, but their conversations often revolve around finding the male crew members or being rescued by them.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to describe how they solved puzzles and overcame obstacles. Discuss Lara's character development and the choices she makes in challenging situations. This can foster critical thinking and empathy.
What your child develops
Tomb Raider encourages problem-solving through environmental puzzles and strategic thinking in combat encounters. Players develop spatial awareness by navigating complex environments and engaging in platforming sections. The game also promotes learning transfer as players apply learned skills to new challenges.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
A cinematic revival of the series in its action third person form, Tomb Rider follows Lara in her least experience period of life – her youth. Heavily influenced by Naughty Dog’s “Uncharted”, the game is a mix of everything, from stealth and survival to combat and QTE action scenes.