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Ehrgeiz

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Ehrgeiz

Reviewed: 29 May 2026

PlayStation

DreamFactory · 1998

Ludograph rating

B

Good

59 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 43 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

43

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.75

Ehrgeiz offers engaging 3D fighting mechanics that require strategic thinking, quick reflexes, and hand-eye coordination. The inclusion of popular Final Fantasy VII characters adds to its appeal, providing a fun and challenging experience for players.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.17

As a competitive fighting game, players may experience frustration from losses. While not designed with modern manipulative mechanics, the competitive nature could lead to some social comparison if played with others.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
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 Ehrgeiz safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Ehrgeiz a rating of 59/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Ehrgeiz appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Ehrgeiz, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Ehrgeiz?

Our session recommendation for Ehrgeiz is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Ehrgeiz?

As a competitive fighting game, players may experience frustration from losses. While not designed with modern manipulative mechanics, the competitive nature could lead to some social comparison if played with others.