Compare this game
Call of Duty: Ghosts

Review · Action · Wii U · Xbox One · PC

Call of Duty: Ghosts

Reviewed: 03 May 2026

Wii U · Xbox One · PC · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation 4

Raven Software · 2013

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

54 /100

Automated review

Call of Duty: Ghosts is an action shooter improving hand-eye coordination and reaction time through problem solving, with intense violence and mature language.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 40 · R 17
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

40

Risk (RIS)

17

Daily limit

–

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.36
B2Social-emotional
0.30
B3Motor
0.65

Call of Duty: Ghosts offers intense action gameplay that can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Players engage in tactical combat that requires some strategic thinking and problem-solving to overcome challenges. The multiplayer mode can foster teamwork and communication among players working towards a common objective.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.17
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.39

The game features intense violence and mature language, which may not be suitable for younger players. The competitive multiplayer environment can expose players to toxicity and social comparison. The game's strong nationalistic themes could be considered propaganda, potentially influencing players' worldviews. There are also elements that could encourage extended play sessions due to progression systems and competitive design.

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 · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·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.
  • 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.

Avg playtime~6 hReviewedMay 2026Report a data error →How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Call of Duty: Ghosts safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Call of Duty: Ghosts a rating of 54/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Call of Duty: Ghosts appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Call of Duty: Ghosts?

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

The game features intense violence and mature language, which may not be suitable for younger players. The competitive multiplayer environment can expose players to toxicity and social comparison. The game's strong nationalistic themes could be considered propaganda, potentially influencing players' worldviews. There are also elements that could encourage extended play sessions due to progression