Review · Action · macOS · PC
Blackwake
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
macOS · PC
Mastfire Studios · 2017
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
57
Risk (RIS)
20
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.60 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.60 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Blackwake promotes strong teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking within a historical naval combat setting. Players learn to coordinate effectively with others to achieve shared goals, adapt to changing battle conditions, and take on various roles to ensure the ship's success. The game fosters a sense of shared responsibility and collaboration.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.20 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.44 | |
The game involves intense combat and the potential for exposure to mature language and interactions with strangers. While teamwork is emphasized, there can be competitive toxicity. The focus on success and progression may lead to some mild compulsion-loop design.
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: concerns noted·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. Likely violations: unmoderated stranger contact that likely exposes personal data.
- 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.