Review · Adventure · PC
Frankenstein: Beyond the Time
Reviewed: 08 May 2026
PC
The Dust · 2018
Ludograph rating
B
Good
63 /100
Frankenstein: Beyond the Time is a VR hidden object game that builds problem solving and memory skills through its narrative puzzles, but its time mechanics may cause frustration.
Growth (BDS)
46
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
10+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.62 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.03 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.70 | |
Frankenstein: Beyond the Time offers a rich narrative experience that challenges players with problem-solving, critical thinking, and memory-based tasks within a VR hidden object format. The immersive environment and dynamic world encourage spatial awareness and reading comprehension. The game's focus on unraveling a mystery can foster a sense of accomplishment and persistence.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game's 'crazy time loop' mechanic, which penalizes breaks and creates a sense of urgency, could lead to frustration or extended play sessions. While not explicitly violent, the 'frightening and mysterious' story, combined with elements of horror, might be unsettling for younger or more sensitive players. The solitary nature of the gameplay means it offers no social-emotional benefits.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.33 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| 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.