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Dead Effect 2
Reviewed: 03 May 2026
Xbox One · Android · PlayStation 4 · iOS · macOS · PC
App Holdings · 2015
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
52 /100
Dead Effect 2 is a fast-paced shooter that develops hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but features intense violence and horror elements.
Growth (BDS)
40
Risk (RIS)
26
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.44 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.17 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Dead Effect 2 offers opportunities for developing hand-eye coordination and quick reaction times through its fast-paced combat. Strategic thinking is also encouraged through character development and gear selection. Cooperative multiplayer can foster teamwork skills, and the narrative provides an engaging experience that can improve reading comprehension.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.37 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.13 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.22 | |
The game features intense violence and horror elements, which may be unsuitable for younger players. The presence of microtransactions and variable rewards could encourage excessive spending and prolonged play sessions. Competitive multiplayer modes may also expose players to toxic behavior.
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 | 1.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $10/mo.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Not yet assessed·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·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.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
- 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.