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God of War: Origins Collection

Review · Action · PlayStation 3

God of War: Origins Collection

Reviewed: 12 May 2026

PlayStation 3

Sony Interactive Entertainment · 2011

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

54 /100

God of War: Origins Collection is an action-adventure game that hones hand-eye coordination and reaction time through combat, but its graphic violence makes it suitable only for mature teens.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 41 · R 22
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

41

Risk (RIS)

22

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.70

God of War: Origins Collection offers an engaging action-adventure experience that challenges players with strategic combat, environmental puzzles, and quick-time events, fostering hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and problem-solving skills. The epic narrative explores themes of revenge and redemption within Greek mythology.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features intense and graphic violence, including dismemberment and blood, earning its M (Mature) rating. It also contains some strong language and suggestive themes, which may not be suitable for younger audiences.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.67
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 · 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 God of War: Origins Collection safe for kids?

Ludograph gives God of War: Origins Collection a rating of 54/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is God of War: Origins Collection appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for God of War: Origins Collection, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play God of War: Origins Collection?

We don't publish a daily session budget for God of War: Origins Collection: 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 God of War: Origins Collection?

The game features intense and graphic violence, including dismemberment and blood, earning its M (Mature) rating. It also contains some strong language and suggestive themes, which may not be suitable for younger audiences.