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Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery

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Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery

Reviewed: 17 May 2026

Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · Android · macOS · PC · Linux

World-Loom · 2017

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

52 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 35 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

35

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.30

Lost Grimoires 2 offers a rich narrative adventure that engages players with complex puzzles, hidden object challenges, and labyrinthine exploration. It strongly promotes cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, critical thinking, and memory. The game's focus on a compelling story and intellectual challenges provides a rewarding experience without relying on manipulative design.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

This game presents very low risks. It contains no microtransactions, loot boxes, or subscriptions, eliminating monetization pressure. There are no social or competitive features, removing risks associated with online interaction or social comparison. Content risks are minimal, with only mild fantasy violence and fear suitable for its E10+ rating.

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 Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery a rating of 52/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is more lenient than ESRB E10+: industry ratings reflect content intensity, while ours also weighs how the game is designed to be played.

How long should kids play Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery?

Our session recommendation for Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery 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 Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery?

This game presents very low risks. It contains no microtransactions, loot boxes, or subscriptions, eliminating monetization pressure. There are no social or competitive features, removing risks associated with online interaction or social comparison. Content risks are minimal, with only mild fantasy violence and fear suitable for its E10+ rating.