Valdis Story: Abyssal City
LumiScore
Growth
45/100
Growth Value
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Reaction Time
- Spatial Awareness
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
This is a safe, low-manipulation choice for tweens and teens who enjoy action games — buy it once and there are no ongoing costs or pressure mechanics to worry about. Check the combat intensity and dark fantasy themes first if your child is under 12 or sensitive to monster imagery.
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
The game features named female characters Myrgato and Alagath, who are described as twin sisters at war with each other, a conflict fueled by human souls, not a male character.
What your child develops
Valdis Story is a demanding action-platformer that strongly develops hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and fine motor precision through its fast-paced combat system blending swordplay, martial arts, and magic. The metroidvania map structure builds spatial awareness and memory as players navigate interconnected ruins and backtrack with new abilities. A customizable skill and equipment system introduces light strategic thinking and resource trade-offs appropriate for older children and teens.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.