Review · Action · PlayStation 4
Alienation
Reviewed: 03 May 2026
PlayStation 4
Sony Interactive Entertainment · 2016
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
56 /100
Alienation is an action shooter that builds problem solving and strategic thinking through tactical combat, but contains frequent intense violence.
Growth (BDS)
40
Risk (RIS)
9
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.42 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.33 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Alienation offers engaging tactical combat that encourages problem-solving and strategic thinking. The cooperative multiplayer fosters teamwork and communication among players. The game also features a high level of hand-eye coordination and reaction time demand.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.13 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.11 | |
The game contains frequent intense violence, and some competitive elements might lead to social comparison. The presence of loot and upgrades, even without microtransactions, can create a desire for continued play to acquire better items.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
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.