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Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil

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Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil

Reviewed: 29 Apr 2026

Linux · Xbox · PC

id Software · 2005

Ludograph rating

B

Good

58 /100

Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil is an action-shooter that develops spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination through intense gameplay, but contains high violence and horror.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 41 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

41

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.75

Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil offers intense action and horror, challenging players with new enemies and environments. It enhances cognitive skills like spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its core shooter mechanics. The game provides a clear sense of progression through its campaign.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

The game contains high levels of violence and horror, consistent with its M (Mature) rating. While free from monetization and compulsion-loop design, its competitive multiplayer mode could expose players to social comparison and potential toxicity. The game's narrative and character representation may lack diversity.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
1.00

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 Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil a rating of 58/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil: 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 Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil?

The game contains high levels of violence and horror, consistent with its M (Mature) rating. While free from monetization and compulsion-loop design, its competitive multiplayer mode could expose players to social comparison and potential toxicity. The game's narrative and character representation may lack diversity.