Review · Action · PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4
Elden Ring
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 5
FromSoftware · 2022
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
77 /100
Elden Ring is an action RPG that builds problem-solving and strategic thinking in a vast world, but features significant violence and dark themes, best for older teens.
Growth (BDS)
66
Risk (RIS)
9
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.88 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.23 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Elden Ring offers a vast, challenging open world that promotes problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness. Its deep lore and demanding combat encourage critical thinking and learning transfer, providing a highly rewarding experience for dedicated players.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.17 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
The game's high difficulty can lead to frustration, and its mature content includes significant violence and dark themes. While online interactions are optional, PvP can expose players to competitive toxicity.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
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.