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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · PC · Xbox Series S/X

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · PC · Xbox Series S/X · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One

CyberConnect2 Co. · 2020

Ludograph rating

B

Good

62 /100

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is an action RPG that allows players to experience Goku's journey through epic battles, fostering problem-solving and strategic thinking, with frequent cartoon violence.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 46 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

46

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.47
B3Motor
0.45

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot offers a faithful retelling of the Dragon Ball Z saga, allowing players to experience Goku's journey through epic battles and character development. The game features engaging action RPG combat, exploration, and mini-games like fishing and training, promoting problem-solving, strategic thinking, and hand-eye coordination. Players can also develop empathy and emotional regulation through the game's narrative focusing on strong bonds and overcoming adversity.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risk in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is the frequent cartoon violence inherent to the Dragon Ball Z universe. While not graphic, battles are a core component of the gameplay and narrative. There is minimal risk of compulsion-loop design or monetization pressure as the game does not feature loot boxes, battle passes, or microtransactions.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
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 Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot a rating of 62/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB T, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot: 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 Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot?

The primary risk in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is the frequent cartoon violence inherent to the Dragon Ball Z universe. While not graphic, battles are a core component of the gameplay and narrative. There is minimal risk of compulsion-loop design or monetization pressure as the game does not feature loot boxes, battle passes, or microtransactions.