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DayD: Through Time

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DayD: Through Time

Reviewed: 25 May 2026

Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · iOS · Android

8Floor · 2019

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

53 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 40 · R 20
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

40

Risk (RIS)

20

Daily limit

90min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.60
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.35

DayD: Through Time is a family-friendly strategy game that encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and resource management through its engaging quests and building mechanics. Players can enjoy a lighthearted adventure with an uplifting plot, exploring unique locations and interacting with dinosaurs.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.37
R2Monetization
0.13
R3Social risk
0.00

While generally low-risk, the game includes a 'play slots' mechanic which introduces an element of variable rewards, a common design pattern used to encourage continued engagement. Its 'E' rating and family genre indicate it is targeted at children, which, combined with any persuasive design, warrants careful consideration.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
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 · DSA — Assessed: concerns noted·GDPR-K — Assessed: concerns noted·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. Likely violations: monetisation that deliberately targets children.
  • 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. Likely violations: profiling or targeting of children for marketing.
  • 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.

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Parents ask…

Is DayD: Through Time safe for kids?

Ludograph gives DayD: Through Time a rating of 53/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is DayD: Through Time appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for DayD: Through Time, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB E, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play DayD: Through Time?

Our session recommendation for DayD: Through Time is up to 90 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of DayD: Through Time?

While generally low-risk, the game includes a 'play slots' mechanic which introduces an element of variable rewards, a common design pattern used to encourage continued engagement. Its 'E' rating and family genre indicate it is targeted at children, which, combined with any persuasive design, warrants careful consideration.