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Goliath

Review · Action · PC · Xbox One

Goliath

Reviewed: 08 May 2026

PC · Xbox One

Whalebox · 2016

Ludograph rating

B

Good

64 /100

Automated review

Goliath is an action RPG that builds hand-eye coordination and problem-solving through strategic combat in an adventure setting.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 47 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

47

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.20
B3Motor
0.65

Goliath, an Action RPG, offers players a chance to engage in strategic combat and problem-solving within a rich adventure setting. Its focus on a compelling narrative of fighting for freedom can foster critical thinking and learning transfer. The game's lack of manipulative monetization practices ensures a pure gameplay experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While Goliath presents an engaging adventure, its action-oriented gameplay may involve moderate violence. The pre-alpha status means some aspects are still developing, and specific social or content risks beyond violence are not yet fully detailed.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
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 Goliath safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Goliath a rating of 64/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Goliath appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Goliath, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Goliath?

Our session recommendation for Goliath 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 Goliath?

While Goliath presents an engaging adventure, its action-oriented gameplay may involve moderate violence. The pre-alpha status means some aspects are still developing, and specific social or content risks beyond violence are not yet fully detailed.