Review · Action · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4
Hoa
Reviewed: 16 Apr 2026
PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · macOS · PC · Xbox One
Skrollcat Studio · 2021
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
51 /100
Hoa is a charming platformer that builds spatial awareness and problem solving through gentle challenges, with very low risk.
Growth (BDS)
34
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
6+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.40 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.40 | |
Hoa offers moderate cognitive benefits through traditional platforming challenges that develop spatial awareness and problem-solving. The hand-painted art and calm atmosphere provide notable emotional regulation benefits, creating a meditative gameplay experience that can help children decompress. Platform navigation requires decent hand-eye coordination and timing. The game's gentle pacing and beautiful environments encourage mindful play and appreciation of aesthetics. As a story-driven journey of self-discovery, it presents opportunities for empathetic engagement with the protagonist's quest to find home.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
Hoa is exemplary in its absence of risk factors. It contains no monetization, no social features, no manipulative retention mechanics, and no concerning content. The single-player, story-driven format with natural stopping points makes it easy for parents to manage screen time. The E rating reflects genuinely all-ages appropriate content with no violence, scary elements, or inappropriate material. This is a pure, focused gaming experience without the dark patterns common in modern games.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| 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.