Review · Action · PlayStation 3
DUST 514
Reviewed: 03 May 2026
PlayStation 3
CCP Shanghai · 2013
Ludograph rating
B
Good
62 /100
DUST 514 is a shooter that encourages strategic thinking and teamwork through intense tactical combat, best for older teens comfortable with competitive play.
Growth (BDS)
46
Risk (RIS)
7
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.44 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.37 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
DUST 514 offers intense tactical combat that encourages teamwork and strategic thinking within a large-scale multiplayer environment. Players will need to adapt to dynamic battlefield conditions and coordinate with teammates to achieve victory. The game demands quick reflexes and hand-eye coordination, providing a challenging experience for those seeking competitive play.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.28 | |
The highly competitive nature of DUST 514, combined with a lack of natural stopping points and potential penalties for leaving matches, could lead to extended play sessions. The focus on combat and player versus player interactions may also expose players to competitive toxicity. There are no direct monetary risks as the game is free-to-play with no microtransactions, loot boxes, or subscriptions.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
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.