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Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition

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Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition

Reviewed: 03 May 2026

Xbox 360 · PC

Capcom · 2008

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

52 /100

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition is an action shooter that builds problem solving and strategic thinking through combat, but has a high level of violence.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 36 · R 4
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

36

Risk (RIS)

4

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.42
B2Social-emotional
0.20
B3Motor
0.45

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition offers intense action and strategic combat against giant alien insects. The game challenges players with diverse mission objectives and provides various new modes for both single-player and online multiplayer experiences, promoting problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

The primary risks involve the high level of violence inherent in a shooter game, with frequent combat against alien creatures. There is a potential for competitive toxicity in online multiplayer modes, and limited social-emotional learning opportunities due to its focus on combat.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
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 Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition a rating of 52/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition: 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 Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition?

The primary risks involve the high level of violence inherent in a shooter game, with frequent combat against alien creatures. There is a potential for competitive toxicity in online multiplayer modes, and limited social-emotional learning opportunities due to its focus on combat.