Review · Action · PlayStation 2 · Xbox 360 · PC
Cabela's African Safari
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PlayStation 2 · Xbox 360 · PC · PSP
Activision · 2006
Ludograph rating
D
Caution
32 /100
Cabela's African Safari is an action game that builds hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness, but depicts frequent and realistic animal violence.
Growth (BDS)
19
Risk (RIS)
5
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.16 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.55 | |
Cabela's African Safari offers opportunities to develop hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness through hunting mechanics. Players must track animals, aim, and shoot, which requires precise movements and understanding of the environment. The game also presents minor problem-solving and critical thinking challenges in terms of choosing the right weapon and approach for different animals.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.10 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risk in Cabela's African Safari is the frequent and realistic depictions of violence against animals, which could desensitize players to animal harm. The focus on hunting and killing animals as a core mechanic may also promote negative attitudes towards wildlife. While there are some challenges, the game offers limited cognitive, social-emotional, or motor skill development beyond basic hand-eye coordination. The 'near miss' and variable reward mechanics, while mild, can still contribute to a desire for continued play.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| 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: 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.