Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · Xbox 360 · Wii U
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
Reviewed: 09 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · Xbox 360 · Wii U · Nintendo Switch · PC · Xbox One
DrinkBox Studios · 2014
Ludograph rating
B
Good
61 /100
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition is an action-platformer that builds hand-eye coordination and problem solving through fast-paced combat and puzzles.
Growth (BDS)
46
Risk (RIS)
9
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
7+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.40 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.27 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Guacamelee! offers a vibrant and engaging experience with strong cognitive and motor benefits, particularly in hand-eye coordination and reaction time due to its fast-paced combat and platforming. The game also encourages strategic thinking and problem-solving through its Metroidvania-style exploration and combat encounters. Cooperative play enhances teamwork and communication skills. The rich Mexican cultural setting provides a positive and diverse representation.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
Guacamelee! has minimal risks. The combat, while frequent, is stylized and not overly graphic, leading to a low violence level. There are no monetization pressures, social risks, or compulsion-loop design tactics present in the game. The E10+ rating for fantasy violence is appropriate.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.33 | |
| 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 — 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.