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ACA NEOGEO GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES

Review · Fighting · PlayStation 4

ACA NEOGEO GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES

Reviewed: 30 May 2026

PlayStation 4

HAMSTER · 2019

Ludograph rating

B

Good

66 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 51 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

51

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.72
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.75

ACA NEOGEO GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES is a classic fighting game that offers deep strategic gameplay, requiring players to develop strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and spatial awareness skills. Its precise controls and fast-paced action enhance hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. The game provides a challenging and adaptive experience, allowing players to learn and master complex fighting mechanics.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.17

While a classic fighting game, the competitive nature of online leaderboards may lead to some social comparison. The game contains moderate fantasy violence typical of the fighting genre, and some suggestive character designs.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.33
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 ACA NEOGEO GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES safe for kids?

Ludograph gives ACA NEOGEO GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES a rating of 66/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is ACA NEOGEO GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for ACA NEOGEO GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play ACA NEOGEO GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES?

Our session recommendation for ACA NEOGEO GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES 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 ACA NEOGEO GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES?

While a classic fighting game, the competitive nature of online leaderboards may lead to some social comparison. The game contains moderate fantasy violence typical of the fighting genre, and some suggestive character designs.