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Far Cry 4

Review · Shooter · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 3 · PC

Far Cry 4

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox One · Xbox 360

Ubisoft · 2014

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

70 /100

Automated review

Far Cry 4 is a shooter that fosters strategic thinking, problem solving, and spatial awareness, but is for older teens due to its mature content and violence.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 56 · R 8
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

56

Risk (RIS)

8

Daily limit

–

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.72
B2Social-emotional
0.20
B3Motor
0.70

Far Cry 4 is an engaging open-world first-person shooter that promotes strategic thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness through its diverse mission objectives and tactical combat. Players explore a rich, fictional Himalayan region, engaging with a compelling narrative about a civil war. The game encourages learning transfer through new weaponry and equipment customization, and offers adaptive challenges.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.17
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks in Far Cry 4 stem from its mature content, including high levels of violence, strong language, and potential substance references, consistent with its M-rating. The narrative explicitly features in-world propaganda from a rebel faction, which players engage with as a gameplay mechanic. While free from manipulative monetization, the open-world design and progression mechanics (like activating bell towers) can encourage extended play sessions, though natural stopping points exist.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.67
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

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.

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Parents ask…

Is Far Cry 4 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Far Cry 4 a rating of 70/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Far Cry 4 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Far Cry 4, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Far Cry 4?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Far Cry 4: 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 Far Cry 4?

The primary risks in Far Cry 4 stem from its mature content, including high levels of violence, strong language, and potential substance references, consistent with its M-rating. The narrative explicitly features in-world propaganda from a rebel faction, which players engage with as a gameplay mechanic. While free from manipulative monetization, the open-world design and progression mechanics (lik