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Crysis 2

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Crysis 2

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · PC

Electronic Arts · 2011

Ludograph rating

B

Good

63 /100

Crysis 2 is a first-person shooter that builds strategic thinking and spatial awareness through tactical combat, but features intense violence and strong language for mature players.

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The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

47

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.62
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.65

Crysis 2 offers a challenging and engaging first-person shooter experience that promotes strategic thinking, spatial awareness, and problem-solving through its tactical combat and Nano Suit abilities. Players will develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time in intense action sequences.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

While free from manipulative monetization and compulsion-loop mechanics, Crysis 2 contains mature content including intense violence and strong language. Its competitive multiplayer mode may also expose players to some competitive toxicity and social comparison.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

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 Crysis 2 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Crysis 2 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 Crysis 2 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Crysis 2, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Crysis 2?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Crysis 2: 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 Crysis 2?

While free from manipulative monetization and compulsion-loop mechanics, Crysis 2 contains mature content including intense violence and strong language. Its competitive multiplayer mode may also expose players to some competitive toxicity and social comparison.