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Crash Commando

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

PlayStation 3

Sony Interactive Entertainment · 2008

Ludograph rating

B

Good

63 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 48 · R 10
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

48

Risk (RIS)

10

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.40
B3Motor
0.65

Crash Commando offers engaging, fast-paced action that can enhance hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and strategic thinking. Its team-based multiplayer modes foster teamwork and communication skills, providing a fun and competitive social experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.33

While offering competitive fun, the online multiplayer environment of Crash Commando may expose players to competitive toxicity and social comparison through leaderboards. Parents should be mindful of the intensity of the violence, although the game explicitly states no stranger chat, mitigating a significant social risk.

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 Crash Commando safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Crash Commando a rating of 63/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Crash Commando appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Crash Commando, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB T, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Crash Commando?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Crash Commando: 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 Crash Commando?

While offering competitive fun, the online multiplayer environment of Crash Commando may expose players to competitive toxicity and social comparison through leaderboards. Parents should be mindful of the intensity of the violence, although the game explicitly states no stranger chat, mitigating a significant social risk.