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Call of Duty 3

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.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 44 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

44

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.44
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
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

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social 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)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.67

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 Call of Duty 3 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Call of Duty 3 a rating of 61/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Call of Duty 3 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Call of Duty 3, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB T, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Call of Duty 3?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Call of Duty 3: 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 Call of Duty 3?

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.