Review · Action · PC · Xbox 360
Darkest of Days
Reviewed: 03 May 2026
PC · Xbox 360
Third Wave Games · 2009
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
52 /100
Darkest of Days is an action shooter that builds problem solving and strategic thinking through a compelling narrative, but is not suitable for younger players due to mature themes and intense violence.
Growth (BDS)
35
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.46 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.17 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
Darkest of Days offers a compelling narrative experience that encourages strategic thinking and critical analysis of historical events. Players must consider consequences and ethical dilemmas while engaging in challenging combat scenarios.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game's mature themes, including intense violence and potential historical revisionism, may be unsuitable for younger players. While it lacks direct monetization and social risks, the focus on combat and altering history could be a concern.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| 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.