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Influent

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Influent

Reviewed: 22 May 2026

PC · Linux · macOS

Rob Howland · 2014

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

39 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 24 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

24

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.44
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.10

Influent is an innovative language learning game that immerses players in a 3D environment to acquire vocabulary and improve pronunciation. Its self-paced nature and interactive design make language acquisition engaging and effective, providing real-life skills.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

This game presents minimal risks. It avoids manipulative design mechanics common in other games, such as compulsion loops, aggressive monetization, or social pressures. Content risks are also absent, making it a safe and educational experience.

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 Influent safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Influent a rating of 39/100. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

How long should kids play Influent?

Our session recommendation for Influent 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 Influent?

This game presents minimal risks. It avoids manipulative design mechanics common in other games, such as compulsion loops, aggressive monetization, or social pressures. Content risks are also absent, making it a safe and educational experience.