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Last King of Africa (DS)

Review · Adventure · Nintendo DS

Last King of Africa (DS)

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Nintendo DS

Focus Home Interactive · 2006

Ludograph rating

B

Good

62 /100

Automated review

Last King of Africa (DS) is an adventure game that builds problem solving and critical thinking through its narrative puzzles, with mild violence and language.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 45 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

45

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.70
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.35

Last King of Africa (DS) offers a rich narrative adventure that engages players with challenging puzzles and critical thinking. Players will develop problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and memory as they unravel the mystery of Ann Smith's journey. The game's focus on reading and language comprehension also provides a strong educational benefit.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While generally low-risk, the game's 'T' rating indicates potential for mild violence and infrequent strong language. The narrative involves a plane crash and a rebel faction, which could be mildly unsettling for some players. However, it lacks manipulative design mechanics, monetization pressure, or social risks.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
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 · 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.

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Parents ask…

Is Last King of Africa (DS) safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Last King of Africa (DS) a rating of 62/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Last King of Africa (DS) appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Last King of Africa (DS), based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is more lenient than ESRB T: industry ratings reflect content intensity, while ours also weighs how the game is designed to be played.

How long should kids play Last King of Africa (DS)?

Our session recommendation for Last King of Africa (DS) 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 Last King of Africa (DS)?

While generally low-risk, the game's 'T' rating indicates potential for mild violence and infrequent strong language. The narrative involves a plane crash and a rebel faction, which could be mildly unsettling for some players. However, it lacks manipulative design mechanics, monetization pressure, or social risks.