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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
Linux · PC · Xbox One · macOS · PlayStation 4
Eidos Montreal · 2016
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
71 /100
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is an RPG that fosters critical thinking and strategic problem-solving in a narrative-rich world, best for older teens due to mature content.
Growth (BDS)
55
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.68 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.40 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided offers a rich, thought-provoking narrative that encourages critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and strategic problem-solving. Players can engage with complex moral dilemmas and explore various approaches to challenges, fostering adaptability and creativity.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
While the game contains mature content including violence and strong language, it presents minimal risks related to compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, or social interaction, as it is primarily a single-player experience with no manipulative mechanics.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| 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.