Transfiguring Adoption’s Overview:

This is a really fun Japanese roleplay-style game that any fan of classic RPGs will enjoy. The story is very interesting and the art style captures your attention easily. It has three difficulty settings which is helpful because it allows both casual and hardcore gamers to enjoy the experience without it being too hard or easy for them, and the difficulty can be changed at any point while playing to make it harder or easier depending on your child’s playstyle. The way the game handles jobs and character stats is different from other RPGs and allows the player to decide which character they want to do what job regardless of what may be suggested, which allows flexibility in play style as well. While it can be a slow grind at points, with the main story taking at least sixty hours to complete, overall it is a very enjoyable game without too many problematic storylines or plot points. It may be hard for pre-teens and teens with attention span difficulties to play through the slower parts, as the story does drag on in places. This would be a good game to help them with focus and paying attention to details. There are also multiple endings that require them to keep playing after they think that the game is over, so encouraging them to continue exploring the game will allow them to continue to unlock new things until the final true ending.

The target audience appears to be teenagers and older given the game’s rating and vocabulary used within the game. The subject material is appropriate for pre-teens, but the vocabulary is a little lofty at times and they may need help with understanding some of the words used. It also appears this game would be best for foster and adoptive families. There are several themes within the game discussed below which should resonate in a positive manner with both foster and adoptive families, although there are other themes which may not be beneficial and should be examined beforehand to ensure that the negative will not outweigh the potential good for… 

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About the Author: Star Simon

Star Simon is an avid gamer with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. An adopted child themself, they worked from 2013-2014 as a residential counselor at a group home for at-risk teenage boys, and has continued to volunteer with the program in the years since. When they aren’t volunteering and fundraising for charity, they enjoy jogging, cosplaying, and spending time with their plethora of pets. 

**Transfiguring Adoption is a nonprofit organization seeking to nurture growth in foster and adoptive families by giving a HOOT about their families. Transfiguring Adoption does not intend for its reviewers nor its review to be professional, medical or legal advice. These reviews and discussion guides are intended to help parents to better be able to connect and understand their children who come from traumatic backgrounds.