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Guns, Gore & Cannoli

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Guns, Gore & Cannoli

Reviewed: 03 May 2026

Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC · macOS

Claeysbrothers · 2015

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

55 /100

Guns, Gore & Cannoli is an action platformer that enhances teamwork, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time, but features intense violence and gore.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 38 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

38

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.28
B2Social-emotional
0.37
B3Motor
0.65

Guns, Gore & Cannoli offers fast-paced, action-packed platforming fun with a compelling story set in the Prohibition era. Its local co-op mode encourages teamwork and communication among friends, providing a shared, engaging experience. The game also sharpens hand-eye coordination and reaction time through its core gameplay.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features high levels of violence, gore, and references to alcohol and potentially strong language, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. While it avoids manipulative monetization and compulsion-loop mechanics, the intense action and horror elements may be overwhelming for some players.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.67
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.67

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 Guns, Gore & Cannoli safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Guns, Gore & Cannoli a rating of 55/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Guns, Gore & Cannoli appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Guns, Gore & Cannoli, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Guns, Gore & Cannoli?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Guns, Gore & Cannoli: 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 Guns, Gore & Cannoli?

The game features high levels of violence, gore, and references to alcohol and potentially strong language, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. While it avoids manipulative monetization and compulsion-loop mechanics, the intense action and horror elements may be overwhelming for some players.