Star Trek Timelines – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Star Trek Timelines

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game2016

55%

WISE Score

A digital sticker book for Trekkies that’s heavy on the lore and even heavier on the 'please buy more space-crystals' prompts.

Star Trek Timelines

game

2016

55%

WISE Score

A digital sticker book for Trekkies that’s heavy on the lore and even heavier on the 'please buy more space-crystals' prompts.

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Screenwise Verdict

Star Trek Timelines is basically a management sim dressed up in a Starfleet uniform. If your kid loves the idea of collecting 15 different versions of Captain Picard, they'll be in heaven.

However, as a game, it’s showing its age. It’s repetitive, the interface is cluttered, and the monetization is classic 2010s-era mobile 'pay-to-win' junk. It's safe in the sense that there's no gore or filth, but it’s definitely trying to pick-pocket you at every turn. It's fine for a Trek fix, but don't expect a masterpiece.

Age Fit

Best for kids 10 and up who are already obsessed with Star Trek. Younger kids will find the menu-heavy interface confusing, and the lack of 'action' will bore anyone who isn't there for the lore.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

It stays true to the Star Trek ethos of diplomacy, science, and cooperation. The tone is professional and intellectually focused, avoiding the chaotic or 'mean' energy found in many modern mobile games.

Imaginative

While it draws from an incredibly rich sci-fi universe, the gameplay is mostly menu-driven. You aren't 'building' or 'exploring' so much as you are managing a spreadsheet of characters and tapping through static missions.

Safe

The sci-fi violence is very mild, but the game is built on a 'gacha' foundation. It uses 'Time Portals' (loot boxes) and constant pressure to spend real money on Dilithium to acquire rare characters. The FOMO and 'infinite loop' design are the primary safety concerns here.

Enriching

It’s a deep dive into Trek history that rewards reading and memory. There is light strategic planning involved in matching crew skills to mission requirements, but it's not exactly a high-level cognitive workout.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Massive roster of characters spanning every single Star Trek series and movie.
The 'Away Team' missions feel like mini-episodes where you have to pick the right specialists for the job.
Zero 'twitch' skills required; it’s a slow-paced game you can play while doing something else.
It treats the source material with genuine respect, down to obscure references only a superfan would catch.

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What to Watch For

The game is designed to be a 'grind'—it expects you to check in multiple times a day to manage timers.
The 'Time Portals' are gambling-lite; kids may feel frustrated when they spend resources and get a duplicate character.
Ship battles are largely automated and can feel incredibly boring after the first few times.

Conversation Starters

"If you were a Starfleet captain, would you prioritize science or security on your ship?"
"Why do you think the game makes it so hard to get the characters you actually want?"
"Is it more satisfying to win a mission through combat or through a diplomatic skill check?"

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