Review · Action · PlayStation 5 · PlayStation 4 · PC
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Reviewed: 02 Jul 2026
PlayStation 5 · PlayStation 4 · PC
Arc System Works · 2023
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
58
Risk (RIS)
8
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.74 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising offers significant cognitive benefits through its strategic fighting gameplay, requiring players to develop problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and adaptive strategies to overcome opponents. It also hones hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. The story campaign and character customization options foster creativity and engagement.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.28 | |
The primary risks in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising stem from its online competitive nature, which can expose players to competitive toxicity and social comparison. While violence is present, it is stylized and typical of the fighting game genre. The game explicitly states no microtransactions, loot boxes, or subscriptions, indicating very low monetization and compulsion-loop design risks.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.67 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·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.
- 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.