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DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round

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DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round

Reviewed: 09 May 2026

Xbox 360 · PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation 4

Koei Tecmo · 2015

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

50 /100

DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round is a fighting game that builds reaction time and problem solving, but contains significant sexual content and violence.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 34 · R 7
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

34

Risk (RIS)

7

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.40
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.55

DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round can enhance problem-solving, strategic thinking, and reaction time through its fighting mechanics. Players need to quickly assess situations, plan attacks, and react to opponent moves.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

The game features significant sexual content and violence, which may be inappropriate for younger audiences. The competitive nature can lead to some toxicity, and there are limited opportunities for positive social development.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
1.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: 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.

Parents ask…

Is DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round safe for kids?

Ludograph gives DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round a rating of 50/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round?

We don't publish a daily session budget for DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round?

The game features significant sexual content and violence, which may be inappropriate for younger audiences. The competitive nature can lead to some toxicity, and there are limited opportunities for positive social development.