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Lord of Arcana

Review · Action · PSP

Lord of Arcana

Reviewed: 29 May 2026

PSP

Access Games · 2010

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

69 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 53 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

53

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.40
B3Motor
0.65

Lord of Arcana offers engaging action RPG gameplay that can enhance cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness through its combat and quest systems. The cooperative multiplayer mode fosters teamwork and communication, providing positive social interaction. The fast-paced combat also significantly develops hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks in Lord of Arcana stem from its mature content, including frequent brutal violence and strong language, consistent with its ESRB M rating. However, the game exhibits very low risks related to compulsion-loop design, monetization pressures, or social risks, as it is a one-time purchase title with no microtransactions, loot boxes, or stranger chat features.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.67
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 Lord of Arcana safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Lord of Arcana a rating of 69/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Lord of Arcana appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Lord of Arcana, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Lord of Arcana?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Lord of Arcana: 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 Lord of Arcana?

The primary risks in Lord of Arcana stem from its mature content, including frequent brutal violence and strong language, consistent with its ESRB M rating. However, the game exhibits very low risks related to compulsion-loop design, monetization pressures, or social risks, as it is a one-time purchase title with no microtransactions, loot boxes, or stranger chat features.