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Crackdown 3

Review · Action · PC · Xbox One

Crackdown 3

Reviewed: 03 May 2026

PC · Xbox One

Sumo Digital · 2019

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

46 /100

Crackdown 3 is an action game offering problem-solving and strategic thinking through combat and missions, but features intense violence.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 30 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

30

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.42
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.45

Crackdown 3 offers opportunities for players to engage in strategic thinking and problem-solving through its combat and mission-based gameplay. The destructible environments add a layer of spatial awareness and tactical planning.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features intense violence and a clear 'us versus them' narrative, which could be seen as a mild form of propaganda. There are no notable social or monetization risks.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
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 · 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 Crackdown 3 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Crackdown 3 a rating of 46/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Crackdown 3 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Crackdown 3, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Crackdown 3?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Crackdown 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 Crackdown 3?

The game features intense violence and a clear 'us versus them' narrative, which could be seen as a mild form of propaganda. There are no notable social or monetization risks.