Review · Action · PC
Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire
Reviewed: 03 May 2026
PC
Illusion Softworks · 2003
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
73 /100
Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a tactical shooter that develops problem-solving and strategic thinking, but contains frequent realistic violence.
Growth (BDS)
59
Risk (RIS)
3
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.66 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.43 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Hidden & Dangerous 2 offers a challenging tactical shooter experience that encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis. Players must plan their approach, manage their squad, and adapt to changing combat situations. The game also promotes hand-eye coordination and reaction time.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.11 | |
The game contains frequent realistic violence appropriate for its M rating, including depictions of combatants being shot and killed. There are also mild thematic elements related to war and limited depictions of alcohol/tobacco use. The game's competitive elements could lead to some toxicity, and the focus on military identity might influence self-worth in some players. Given the historical context, the narrative presents a simplified 'good vs. evil' perspective, which could be considered mild propaganda.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / 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.