Review · Shooter · Xbox One · iOS · Nintendo Switch
DOOM (25th anniversary)
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
Xbox One · iOS · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · Android
Nerve Software · 2019
Ludograph rating
B
Good
60 /100
DOOM (25th anniversary) is a classic shooter that builds hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness for older teens, but includes violence and strong language.
Growth (BDS)
44
Risk (RIS)
4
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.38 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.33 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
DOOM (1993) is a classic first-person shooter that excels in developing hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through its fast-paced, demon-slaying action. Players also engage spatial awareness for navigation and tactical thinking for enemy prioritization. Local co-op and deathmatch modes offer opportunities for teamwork, communication, and positive social interaction.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.17 | |
The game features a high level of violence with demon-slaying and blood, and includes some strong language, contributing to its M (Mature) rating. While local competitive play can introduce some minor competitive toxicity or social comparison, the game lacks modern manipulative design mechanics, monetization pressures, or online stranger interaction risks.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
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.