Review · Action · Wii U · Xbox One · Xbox 360
Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Reviewed: 23 May 2026
Wii U · Xbox One · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · PC
Treyarch · 2012
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
42
Risk (RIS)
15
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.46 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Call of Duty: Black Ops II offers a fast-paced action experience that can enhance hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and strategic thinking. The branching storyline in the campaign mode encourages critical thinking and can lead to engaging discussions about consequences.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.23 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.17 | |
The game contains intense violence, strong language, and some suggestive themes, making it unsuitable for younger players. The competitive multiplayer environment may expose players to toxicity and social comparison. While there are no direct monetary risks, the game's design can encourage extended play sessions.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| 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.