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Ary and the Secret of Seasons

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

Ary and the Secret of Seasons

Reviewed: 17 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One · PC

Fishing Cactus · 2020

Ludograph rating

B

Good

61 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 45 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

45

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.60
B2Social-emotional
0.23
B3Motor
0.40

Ary and the Secret of Seasons offers a rich adventure filled with puzzles and exploration, encouraging players to think creatively and strategically. The game promotes spatial awareness and problem-solving through its unique season-manipulation mechanics. Players will develop critical thinking as they navigate environmental challenges and learn new abilities.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game has minimal risks, with mild fantasy violence against fictional creatures and some potentially suspenseful moments. There are no significant social or financial pressures, making it a relatively safe and engaging experience.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / 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.

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Parents ask…

Is Ary and the Secret of Seasons safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Ary and the Secret of Seasons a rating of 61/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Ary and the Secret of Seasons appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Ary and the Secret of Seasons, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Ary and the Secret of Seasons?

Our session recommendation for Ary and the Secret of Seasons 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 Ary and the Secret of Seasons?

The game has minimal risks, with mild fantasy violence against fictional creatures and some potentially suspenseful moments. There are no significant social or financial pressures, making it a relatively safe and engaging experience.