Review · Action · PC · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
Just Cause 4
Reviewed: 15 May 2026
PC · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
Square Enix · 2018
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
31
Risk (RIS)
5
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.40 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.55 | |
Just Cause 4 offers an expansive open world with diverse environments and a strong emphasis on creative problem-solving through its unique grappling hook and gadget mechanics. Players can experiment with different approaches to combat and environmental interaction, fostering adaptability and strategic thinking. The game provides a sense of freedom and exploration, encouraging players to discover new areas and methods of engagement.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.10 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game contains frequent and intense violence, with the player engaging in combat against numerous enemies using various weapons and gadgets. While the violence is often exaggerated and over-the-top, it can be constant. There is also some infrequent strong language. The focus on destruction and combat may not be suitable for younger or more sensitive players.
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 | 0.33 | |
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.