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Hohokum

Review · Adventure · PC · PS Vita · PlayStation 3

Hohokum

Reviewed: 14 May 2026

PC · PS Vita · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation 4

Sony Interactive Entertainment · 2014

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

37 /100

Hohokum is an exploration game that encourages problem solving, spatial awareness, and critical thinking in its abstract and whimsical worlds.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 23 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

23

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

10+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.42
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.35

Hohokum encourages exploration, observation, and creative problem-solving within its whimsical, abstract worlds. Players develop spatial awareness and critical thinking as they deduce interactions and goals without explicit instructions. The game's gentle pace and focus on discovery offer a relaxing experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

Hohokum presents minimal risks. It contains no manipulative design mechanics, monetization pressures, social risks, or concerning content. Its abstract nature and lack of explicit narrative mean there are no identifiable propaganda elements.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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 Hohokum safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Hohokum a rating of 37/100. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

How long should kids play Hohokum?

Our session recommendation for Hohokum is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Hohokum?

Hohokum presents minimal risks. It contains no manipulative design mechanics, monetization pressures, social risks, or concerning content. Its abstract nature and lack of explicit narrative mean there are no identifiable propaganda elements.