Review · Action · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
DOOM 3 (25th anniversary)
Reviewed: 03 May 2026
Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
id Software · 2019
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
46 /100
DOOM 3 is an intense action game that develops hand-eye coordination and problem solving, but contains high levels of violence and horror.
Growth (BDS)
30
Risk (RIS)
5
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.34 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
DOOM 3 offers intense action and horror gameplay, requiring players to utilize problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking to progress. The game also demands high hand-eye coordination and fast reaction times.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.10 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game features high levels of violence, gore, and fear/horror elements, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. There is also strong language and some substance references. The game does not contain any manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics or monetization pressures beyond the initial purchase.
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 | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 1.00 | |
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.