Review · Shooter · Xbox 360 · Xbox · Wii
Call of Duty 3
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
Xbox 360 · Xbox · Wii · PlayStation 2 · PlayStation 3
Treyarch · 2006
Ludograph rating
B
Good
61 /100
Call of Duty 3 is a shooter that builds hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but features intense violence and mature language.
Growth (BDS)
44
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.44 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.13 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.90 | |
Call of Duty 3 delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat. Through a seamless narrative that delivers the rush of unrelenting battle and breathtaking action, players assume the roles of four ordinary Allied soldiers. The game offers an unprecedented variety of combat with advanced high-definition graphics, detailed character animations, and explosive on-screen action, providing an immersive and cinematically intense war experience. Features like branching mission paths, battle actions, and environmental physics enhance strategic gameplay. The Wii Remote controls further immerse the player through precise aiming, grenade throwing, and melee actions.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game features intense violence and mature language, consistent with its war theme and ESRB T rating. While not designed with manipulative monetization or social mechanics, the immersive combat experience could be intense for some players due to its realistic depiction of warfare and rapid reflexes required for survival.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
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.