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Little Samson

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Little Samson

Reviewed: 19 May 2026

NES

Takeru · 1992

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

56 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 39 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

39

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.65

Little Samson is a classic NES action platformer that offers engaging challenges for problem-solving, spatial awareness, and reaction time. Players must master precise movements and learn enemy patterns to progress, fostering learning transfer and adaptive challenge. Its straightforward design avoids modern manipulative tactics, focusing purely on skill-based gameplay.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

As an older title, Little Samson presents minimal risks. Its content is rated E for Everyone, with only mild fantasy violence and potentially slightly menacing boss designs. There are no monetization pressures, social risks, or compulsion-loop design mechanics common in contemporary games.

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 · 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 Little Samson safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Little Samson a rating of 56/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Little Samson appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Little Samson, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB E, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Little Samson?

Our session recommendation for Little Samson 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 Little Samson?

As an older title, Little Samson presents minimal risks. Its content is rated E for Everyone, with only mild fantasy violence and potentially slightly menacing boss designs. There are no monetization pressures, social risks, or compulsion-loop design mechanics common in contemporary games.