Review · Action · Xbox 360 · PC · PlayStation 3
Aliens: Colonial Marines
Reviewed: 03 May 2026
Xbox 360 · PC · PlayStation 3
Gearbox Software · 2013
Ludograph rating
D
Caution
40 /100
Aliens: Colonial Marines is an action shooter that encourages problem solving and strategic thinking, yet is noted for high levels of violence and gore.
Growth (BDS)
25
Risk (RIS)
3
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.30 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.13 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.30 | |
Aliens: Colonial Marines offers moderate opportunities for problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and memory attention within its shooter gameplay. Players will need to coordinate with teammates in co-op mode, fostering some teamwork and communication. The intense atmosphere and focus on survival against overwhelming odds can provide a sense of challenge and accomplishment.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
The game features high levels of violence and gore, with frequent depictions of brutal combat against alien creatures. The narrative involves confronting a hostile alien species, which could be frightening for younger players. There are also instances of strong language. While there are no monetization risks, the competitive aspect of multiplayer could lead to some toxicity.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 1.00 | |
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.