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Enemy Territory: Quake Wars

Review · Action · macOS · Linux · Xbox 360

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars

Reviewed: 03 May 2026

macOS · Linux · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · PC

id Software · 2007

Ludograph rating

B

Good

64 /100

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars is a team-based shooter that builds strategic thinking and teamwork through objective-based gameplay, suitable for older teens comfortable with online competition.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 51 · R 16
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

51

Risk (RIS)

16

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.40
B3Motor
0.65

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars offers robust strategic thinking and teamwork opportunities through its objective-based gameplay and distinct character classes. Players will develop strong hand-eye coordination and reaction time in intense combat scenarios.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.39

The competitive nature of the game and potential exposure to online toxicity, coupled with mild thematic propaganda, are aspects to consider. While there are no direct monetization risks, the game's focus on combat may not be suitable for all players.

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
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KNot yet assessed·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.
  • 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 Enemy Territory: Quake Wars safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Enemy Territory: Quake Wars a rating of 64/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Enemy Territory: Quake Wars appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, 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 Enemy Territory: Quake Wars?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Enemy Territory: Quake Wars: 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 Enemy Territory: Quake Wars?

The competitive nature of the game and potential exposure to online toxicity, coupled with mild thematic propaganda, are aspects to consider. While there are no direct monetization risks, the game's focus on combat may not be suitable for all players.