
Review · Fighting · PlayStation 4
ACA NEOGEO GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
Reviewed: 30 May 2026
PlayStation 4
HAMSTER · 2019
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
51
Risk (RIS)
6
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.72 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 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
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social 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)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.67 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| 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.