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La-Mulana

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La-Mulana

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Linux · macOS · PC · Xbox One · Wii · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch

NIGORO · 2012

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

69 /100

La-Mulana is a challenging 2D platformer that rewards players for their problem solving and strategic thinking skills.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 53 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

53

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.80
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.45

La-Mulana is a challenging 2D platformer that rewards players for their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. It offers a deep and engaging exploration experience with intricate puzzles and non-linear level design. The retro aesthetic and Indiana Jones-inspired theme add to its charm.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game's difficulty and complex puzzles can be frustrating for some players. The absence of diverse representation in characters is a notable drawback. While the violence is minimal and pixelated, some boss encounters can be intense. The game's non-linear nature and challenging puzzles may lead to extended play sessions.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

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 La-Mulana safe for kids?

Ludograph gives La-Mulana a rating of 69/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is La-Mulana appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for La-Mulana, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play La-Mulana?

Our session recommendation for La-Mulana 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 La-Mulana?

The game's difficulty and complex puzzles can be frustrating for some players. The absence of diverse representation in characters is a notable drawback. While the violence is minimal and pixelated, some boss encounters can be intense. The game's non-linear nature and challenging puzzles may lead to extended play sessions.