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F.E.A.R. Files

Review · Shooter · Xbox 360

F.E.A.R. Files

Reviewed: 03 May 2026

Xbox 360

2007

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

52 /100

F.E.A.R. Files is an intense first-person shooter that builds hand-eye coordination and problem solving, but features intense violence, gore, and horror themes.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 35 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

35

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.44
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

F.E.A.R. Files offers intense first-person shooter action, demanding problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and quick reactions. Players will need to critically analyze situations and adapt to challenges presented by intelligent AI.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

This game features intense violence, gore, and mature themes of horror and fear. The strong thematic content, coupled with violence against potentially defenseless targets, may be disturbing for some players. There is also some suggestive sexual content and strong language.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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 F.E.A.R. Files safe for kids?

Ludograph gives F.E.A.R. Files a rating of 52/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is F.E.A.R. Files appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for F.E.A.R. Files, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play F.E.A.R. Files?

We don't publish a daily session budget for F.E.A.R. Files: 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 F.E.A.R. Files?

This game features intense violence, gore, and mature themes of horror and fear. The strong thematic content, coupled with violence against potentially defenseless targets, may be disturbing for some players. There is also some suggestive sexual content and strong language.