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Blake Stone: Planet Strike

Review · Action · Classic Macintosh · PC · macOS

Blake Stone: Planet Strike

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

Classic Macintosh · PC · macOS · Linux

Saffire · 1994

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

53 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 36 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

36

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.44
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.65

Blake Stone: Planet Strike is a classic action shooter that challenges players with spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time as they navigate levels and combat enemies. The game offers a clear objective and a sense of accomplishment upon completing missions.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains frequent violence as players engage in combat against mutant enemies. While it lacks modern manipulative design mechanics, the core gameplay loop is focused on combat and destruction.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
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 · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: 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.

Parents ask…

Is Blake Stone: Planet Strike safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Blake Stone: Planet Strike a rating of 53/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Blake Stone: Planet Strike appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Blake Stone: Planet Strike, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Blake Stone: Planet Strike?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Blake Stone: Planet Strike: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Blake Stone: Planet Strike?

The game contains frequent violence as players engage in combat against mutant enemies. While it lacks modern manipulative design mechanics, the core gameplay loop is focused on combat and destruction.