Neverwinter helps kids practice and improve the following skills:

Focus

Getting started and then maintaining attention and effort to tasks.

This game involves a lot of combat. In some cases, this combat includes a large number of enemies. If the player doesn’t ignore internal and external distractions, as well as splitting their focus among all the enemies, the player’s character will lose all their health and end up having to start the mission over again. The player also will face a large variety of mission types and lengths.  Some can be as simple as introducing their character to someone. Some can be as complex as clearing out an entire sewer system or series of ruins. This means the player will also get the chance to practice both long-term and short-term focus skills.

Working Memory

Recalling and retaining information in our minds while working.

Since this game has a large number of missions and side missions, the player also gets a great chance to practice using their working memory skills. While there is a quest log, remembering what their mission is without having to keep looking it up will help the player save time. Keeping a mental map of the environment will also practice working memory skills and help the player know where to go to finish missions. Finally, the player will also be able to work on working memory skills like improving forgetfulness when they are in combat. Different creatures have different combat styles and weaknesses. The better the player remembers this, the better they will do in battle.

Reading Comprehension

This game includes a lot of reading. The player has to read to get the missions and the storyline. They also have chances to select how their character responds. With all this reading, there is bound to be words that are not familiar to most players. This means that there is a great chance to practice comprehension skills like context clues. And if there is a stronger, more experienced reader sitting with the player, there is a great chance for discussion and added support to aid in the growth.