Review · Action · PC · PlayStation 3
Hydrophobia: Prophecy
Reviewed: 03 May 2026
PC · PlayStation 3
Cherry Pop Games · 2011
Ludograph rating
B
Good
63 /100
Hydrophobia: Prophecy is an action-adventure game that builds spatial awareness and reaction time through unique water physics, but includes frequent violence and horror.
Growth (BDS)
46
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.58 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.55 | |
Hydrophobia: Prophecy offers a unique action-adventure experience with a strong emphasis on environmental interaction and adaptation, particularly with its realistic water physics. Players will engage their spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and critical thinking skills as they navigate the flooded environments and respond to dynamic changes. The game also presents adaptive challenges, requiring quick reactions and problem-solving to survive.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game contains significant content risks, including frequent violence and elements of fear and horror. The narrative features heavy propaganda from the antagonist group, which promotes extreme ideologies. The game's design, with continuous action and survival elements, may not offer natural stopping points, potentially leading to extended play sessions.
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 | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 1.00 | |
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.