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Forgotton Anne

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Forgotton Anne

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

iOS · macOS · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · PC

Square Enix · 2018

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

56 /100

Automated review

Forgotton Anne is an adventure game that builds problem solving and ethical reasoning through its narrative and puzzles, with some mild emotional themes.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 39 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

39

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.30
B3Motor
0.25

Forgotton Anne offers a rich narrative experience with a focus on critical thinking, problem-solving through environmental puzzles, and ethical reasoning through its branching dialogue system. Players are encouraged to empathize with the Forgotlings and consider the consequences of their actions within a beautifully crafted world. The game promotes reading comprehension through its storytelling and lore.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While primarily a gentle experience, the game does feature some mild conflict and emotional themes surrounding loss and rebellion that could be sensitive for very young children. There are no significant compulsion-loop design or monetization risks.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
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 · 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 Forgotton Anne safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Forgotton Anne a rating of 56/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Forgotton Anne appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Forgotton Anne, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is more lenient than ESRB E10+: industry ratings reflect content intensity, while ours also weighs how the game is designed to be played.

How long should kids play Forgotton Anne?

Our session recommendation for Forgotton Anne 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 Forgotton Anne?

While primarily a gentle experience, the game does feature some mild conflict and emotional themes surrounding loss and rebellion that could be sensitive for very young children. There are no significant compulsion-loop design or monetization risks.