Review · Action · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
John Wick Hex
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC · macOS
Bithell Games · 2019
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
52 /100
John Wick Hex is a strategy game where players develop problem solving and spatial awareness, but contains mature violence and language.
Growth (BDS)
35
Risk (RIS)
2
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.56 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
John Wick Hex is a strategy game that significantly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical decision-making. Players must carefully plan each move, considering immediate costs and long-term consequences, fostering a deep understanding of tactical gameplay.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risks in John Wick Hex stem from its mature content, including frequent violence, strong language, and some substance references, consistent with the John Wick film franchise. There are no significant risks related to compulsion-loop design, monetization, or social interaction due to its single-player, one-time purchase nature.
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.