Chants of Sennaar is a rare gem that treats the player with immense respect. It does not hold your hand; instead, it gives you a notebook and asks you to pay attention. It is a beautiful, meditative experience that turns the act of learning into a high-stakes adventure.

For parents, this is the 'good stuff.' It is cognitively demanding in the best way possible, encouraging the kind of pattern recognition and logical thinking that school often fails to make exciting. It is a quiet, confident game that stays with you long after the credits roll.