Review · Fighting · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch
ACA NEOGEO ART OF FIGHTING 2
Reviewed: 30 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch
HAMSTER · 2017
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
52
Risk (RIS)
3
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.72 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.03 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
ACA NEOGEO ART OF FIGHTING 2 is a classic fighting game that hones critical cognitive skills such as strategic thinking, spatial awareness, and reaction time. Its competitive nature can also foster hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. The game offers adaptive challenges through difficulty settings and diverse opponents, encouraging continuous learning and skill development.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.11 | |
As a competitive fighting game, there's a minor risk of competitive toxicity and social comparison, particularly through online leaderboards. While the game itself does not employ manipulative design mechanics, the inherent competitive nature can lead to frustration. The content includes moderate violence and some mild language, typical for its ESRB T rating.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.67 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: 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.