Review · Action · Xbox 360 · Xbox One · PlayStation 3
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
Xbox 360 · Xbox One · PlayStation 3 · PC · PlayStation 4
Raven Software · 2015
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
68 /100
Call of Duty: Black Ops III is a first-person shooter that builds spatial awareness and teamwork, though it has a low Ludograph rating due to competitive online risks.
Growth (BDS)
59
Risk (RIS)
20
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.54 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.57 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Call of Duty: Black Ops III offers engaging first-person shooter gameplay that enhances spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time. Its co-op campaign and multiplayer modes foster teamwork and communication, providing a social and challenging experience.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.23 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.39 | |
The game's competitive multiplayer environment can lead to toxicity and social comparison. Its M rating indicates high levels of violence and potentially strong language, which may not be suitable for all players. While not featuring manipulative monetization, the game's design can still encourage extended play sessions.
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 | 0.00 | |
| 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.