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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP)

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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP)

Reviewed: 03 May 2026

PSP

G-Artists · 2005

Ludograph rating

B

Good

59 /100

Automated review

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP) is a third-person shooter that builds hand-eye coordination and problem solving, with frequent violence.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 42 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

42

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

–

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.40
B2Social-emotional
0.30
B3Motor
0.65

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex offers engaging third-person shooter gameplay with opportunities for strategic thinking in combat and hacking mechanics. Players can develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time through fast-paced action. The multiplayer mode allows for cooperative play and communication, fostering social interaction.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

The game features frequent violence, typical of a shooter, which may not be suitable for younger players. While there are no direct monetization risks, the focus on combat and competitive elements could lead to some competitive toxicity in multiplayer. The game's narrative may not promote empathy or ethical reasoning.

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
0.00

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 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP) safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP) a rating of 59/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP) appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP), 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 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP)?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP): 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 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP)?

The game features frequent violence, typical of a shooter, which may not be suitable for younger players. While there are no direct monetization risks, the focus on combat and competitive elements could lead to some competitive toxicity in multiplayer. The game's narrative may not promote empathy or ethical reasoning.