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Glider (itch) (JamesGottago)

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Glider (itch) (JamesGottago)

Reviewed: 21 Apr 2026

Web

JamesGottago · 2020

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

48 /100

Glider is a platformer game that enhances spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its core mechanics.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 32 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

32

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.38
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

Glider is a platformer that enhances spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its core gameplay mechanics. It offers moderate problem-solving and strategic thinking as players navigate various obstacles and level designs.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

As a simple platformer, Glider presents minimal risks related to compulsion-loop design, monetization, social interaction, or problematic content. Its design does not incorporate features like variable rewards, social pressure, or in-game purchases that are common in higher-risk games.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
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 · 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 Glider (itch) (JamesGottago) safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Glider (itch) (JamesGottago) a rating of 48/100. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

How long should kids play Glider (itch) (JamesGottago)?

Our session recommendation for Glider (itch) (JamesGottago) 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 Glider (itch) (JamesGottago)?

As a simple platformer, Glider presents minimal risks related to compulsion-loop design, monetization, social interaction, or problematic content. Its design does not incorporate features like variable rewards, social pressure, or in-game purchases that are common in higher-risk games.