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Collection of Mana

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Collection of Mana

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

Nintendo Switch

Square Enix · 2019

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

68 /100

Automated review

Collection of Mana is a classic RPG that builds problem solving and strategic thinking through rich quests and combat.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 51 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

51

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.64
B2Social-emotional
0.40
B3Motor
0.35

Collection of Mana offers a rich and engaging JRPG experience, fostering problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking through its combat and quest systems. The local co-op modes in 'Secret of Mana' and 'Trials of Mana' encourage teamwork and communication, providing a positive social experience. Players will also develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time through its action-oriented combat.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

This game presents minimal risks. It is a one-time purchase with no in-game monetization, loot boxes, or subscriptions, eliminating financial pressures. There are no online social risks such as stranger chat or competitive toxicity. Content risks are low, featuring mild fantasy violence typical of the JRPG genre.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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.

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Parents ask…

Is Collection of Mana safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Collection of Mana a rating of 68/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Collection of Mana appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Collection of Mana, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Collection of Mana?

Our session recommendation for Collection of Mana is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Collection of Mana?

This game presents minimal risks. It is a one-time purchase with no in-game monetization, loot boxes, or subscriptions, eliminating financial pressures. There are no online social risks such as stranger chat or competitive toxicity. Content risks are low, featuring mild fantasy violence typical of the JRPG genre.