Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · PS Vita · Xbox One
Dex
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · PS Vita · Xbox One · PC · macOS · Linux · Nintendo Switch
Badland Games · 2015
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
49
Risk (RIS)
10
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.64 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.30 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.40 | |
Dex is an action RPG that challenges players with problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking as they navigate a cyberpunk world. The rich narrative and emphasis on reading enhance language skills, while adaptive challenges keep gameplay engaging.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.17 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.11 | |
The game contains mature content including strong violence, sexual themes, and language, consistent with its M-rating. There are also mild elements of compulsion-loop design and potential for identity self-worth impact.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.67 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 1.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.67 | |
| 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 — 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.: 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.
- 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.