Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · Linux · macOS
Hitman
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PlayStation 4 · Linux · macOS · PC · Xbox One
Square Enix · 2016
Ludograph rating
B
Good
65 /100
Hitman is an action simulation game that builds problem solving and strategic thinking, though it has mature content and violence.
Growth (BDS)
48
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.78 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Hitman offers significant cognitive benefits, challenging players with complex problem-solving, strategic planning, and critical thinking as they navigate intricate environments to achieve objectives. The game encourages creativity in approach and rewards adaptive learning, making each mission a unique intellectual puzzle.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risks in Hitman stem from its mature content, particularly the high level of violence inherent in its assassination theme. Players engage in simulated killing, which may be inappropriate for younger audiences. There are no significant compulsion-loop design, monetization, or social risks due to its single-player, non-monetized design.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| 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.