Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One
Darksiders Genesis
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One · PC
Airship Syndicate · 2019
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
69 /100
Darksiders Genesis is an action-adventure RPG that fosters teamwork and hand-eye coordination, but features violence and dark themes.
Growth (BDS)
53
Risk (RIS)
2
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.52 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.47 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Darksiders Genesis offers a rich action-adventure experience with cooperative play, fostering teamwork and communication. Its RPG elements encourage strategic thinking and problem-solving, while the frenetic combat enhances hand-eye coordination and reaction time.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game features high levels of violence and dark themes, which may not be suitable for younger audiences. While free from manipulative monetization or social risks, the content itself requires parental discretion.
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 | 0.67 | |
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.