Review · Action · Xbox One · PC · Nintendo Switch
Blasphemous: Wounds of Eventide
Reviewed: 19 May 2026
Xbox One · PC · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4
The Game Kitchen · 2021
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
57
Risk (RIS)
3
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.80 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.07 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Blasphemous: Wounds of Eventide offers a challenging and rewarding action-platforming experience that hones cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and critical thinking. Its demanding gameplay also sharpens hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. The rich, dark narrative and lore provide an immersive world for players to explore.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.07 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game contains significant mature content, including high levels of violence, horror, and strong language, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. While not designed with manipulative monetization or social mechanics, its challenging nature can lead to frustration for some players.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| 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.