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ACA NEOGEO THE LAST BLADE

Review · Fighting · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch

ACA NEOGEO THE LAST BLADE

Reviewed: 30 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch

HAMSTER · 2017

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

71 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 57 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

57

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.76
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.75

ACA NEOGEO THE LAST BLADE is a classic fighting game that offers significant cognitive benefits through its strategic gameplay, requiring problem-solving, critical thinking, and quick decision-making. Players will develop strong hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time while mastering intricate combos and adapting to diverse opponents. The game's focus on skill-based competition and mastery provides a rewarding challenge.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.17

While offering a rich gameplay experience, ACA NEOGEO THE LAST BLADE, like many competitive fighting games, may expose players to mild competitive toxicity through online leaderboards. The game also contains moderate fantasy violence and mild language, consistent with its T for Teen rating.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
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 · 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.

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Parents ask…

Is ACA NEOGEO THE LAST BLADE safe for kids?

Ludograph gives ACA NEOGEO THE LAST BLADE a rating of 71/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is ACA NEOGEO THE LAST BLADE appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for ACA NEOGEO THE LAST BLADE, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play ACA NEOGEO THE LAST BLADE?

Our session recommendation for ACA NEOGEO THE LAST BLADE 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 THE LAST BLADE?

While offering a rich gameplay experience, ACA NEOGEO THE LAST BLADE, like many competitive fighting games, may expose players to mild competitive toxicity through online leaderboards. The game also contains moderate fantasy violence and mild language, consistent with its T for Teen rating.