Undertale
LumiScore
Growth
61/100
Growth Value
- Critical Thinking
- Reading & Language
- Empathy
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
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Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to discuss their choices and the different outcomes in Undertale. This game is an excellent opportunity to talk about empathy, consequences, and moral decision-making. You can also discuss the artistic choices, like the pixel graphics and the unique combat system.
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
Multiple female characters with dialogue, and they discuss topics other than men.
Parent Pro-Tip
Discussions about the game will strengthen critical thinking and ethical reasoning, and reinforce the lessons about empathy and understanding different perspectives that the game itself provides. Additionally, engaging with the unique artistic style can foster appreciation for creative design.
What your child develops
Undertale offers a rich narrative experience that encourages critical thinking and ethical reasoning through its unique combat and dialogue systems. Players must constantly evaluate their choices and understand the consequences, fostering empathy and emotional regulation. The bullet-hell combat sequences also enhance hand-eye coordination and reaction time. The game's emphasis on reading and understanding dialogue is excellent for reading comprehension.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Undertale is an independent role-playing game developed by Toby Fox. Once upon a time, there were two races on Earth: monsters and humans, but a war broke out between them and the latter won.