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Lineage 2: Revolution

Review · RPG · iOS · Android

Lineage 2: Revolution

Reviewed: 05 May 2026

iOS · Android

NetMarble · 2017

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

32 /100

Automated review

Lineage 2: Revolution builds strategic thinking, adaptability, and teamwork through its vast fantasy world and combat, though it uses engagement-manipulation mechanics.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 48 · R 76
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

48

Risk (RIS)

76

Daily limit

–

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.64
B2Social-emotional
0.73
B3Motor
0.45

Lineage 2: Revolution offers a vast and immersive fantasy world where players can engage in strategic combat, form strong social bonds through clans and guilds, and develop problem-solving skills in challenging raid dungeons and PvP battles. The game fosters teamwork and communication, providing a rich cooperative experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
1.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.78

The game's design incorporates numerous engagement-manipulation mechanics, including variable rewards, streak bonuses, and FOMO events, which can lead to excessive play. The competitive PvP environment and strong social obligations within guilds may also contribute to social pressure and potential toxicity. While direct monetization is absent, the game's structure is highly geared towards maximizing playtime.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
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 — Not yet assessed·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.
  • 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 Lineage 2: Revolution safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Lineage 2: Revolution a rating of 32/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is Lineage 2: Revolution appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Lineage 2: Revolution, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB T, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Lineage 2: Revolution?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Lineage 2: Revolution: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Lineage 2: Revolution?

The game's design incorporates numerous engagement-manipulation mechanics, including variable rewards, streak bonuses, and FOMO events, which can lead to excessive play. The competitive PvP environment and strong social obligations within guilds may also contribute to social pressure and potential toxicity. While direct monetization is absent, the game's structure is highly geared towards maximizi