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99Vidas

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99Vidas

Reviewed: 12 May 2026

PlayStation 3 · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · PC · Linux · macOS

QUByte Interactive · 2016

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

57 /100

99Vidas is an arcade brawler that builds teamwork and hand-eye coordination through co-op action, with moderate cartoon violence.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 40 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

40

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.30
B2Social-emotional
0.40
B3Motor
0.65

99Vidas offers engaging co-op brawler action, fostering teamwork and communication. Its classic arcade style provides a fun challenge for hand-eye coordination and reaction time, reminiscent of beloved retro games.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features moderate cartoon violence typical of the brawler genre. While it includes online co-op, the explicit lack of stranger chat mitigates social risks.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is 99Vidas safe for kids?

Ludograph gives 99Vidas a rating of 57/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is 99Vidas appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for 99Vidas, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play 99Vidas?

Our session recommendation for 99Vidas is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of 99Vidas?

The game features moderate cartoon violence typical of the brawler genre. While it includes online co-op, the explicit lack of stranger chat mitigates social risks.