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Bodycount

Review · Action · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3

Bodycount

Reviewed: 24 May 2026

Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3

Codemasters · 2011

Ludograph rating

B

Good

59 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 43 · R 7
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

43

Risk (RIS)

7

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.36
B2Social-emotional
0.33
B3Motor
0.75

Bodycount offers intense arcade shooting action that can enhance hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. Its cooperative modes can also foster teamwork and communication among players.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

The game features a high level of violence and a narrative that could be interpreted as mild propaganda, framing certain groups as an 'evil enemy'. Competitive multiplayer modes may also expose players to social comparison and potential toxicity.

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
0.00

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 Bodycount safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Bodycount a rating of 59/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Bodycount appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Bodycount, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Bodycount?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Bodycount: 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 Bodycount?

The game features a high level of violence and a narrative that could be interpreted as mild propaganda, framing certain groups as an 'evil enemy'. Competitive multiplayer modes may also expose players to social comparison and potential toxicity.