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Marvel's Spider-Man

Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · PC · PlayStation 5

Marvel's Spider-Man

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

PlayStation 4 · PC · PlayStation 5

Insomniac Games · 2018

Ludograph rating

B

Good

65 /100

Marvel's Spider-Man is an action game that fosters spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through web-slinging and combat.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 48 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

48

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.33
B3Motor
0.65

Marvel's Spider-Man offers a rich, engaging single-player experience that fosters spatial awareness through web-slinging, hand-eye coordination, and quick reaction times in combat. Players engage in problem-solving and strategic thinking to overcome various villains, while also exploring themes of empathy and ethical reasoning as they embody a superhero protecting New York City.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While the game contains moderate violence in its combat, it is non-lethal and appropriate for its T-rating. There are no manipulative monetization schemes, social risks from online interaction, or compulsion-loop mechanics designed to prolong play artificially. The primary risks are related to content, which is typical for an action-adventure game.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

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 Marvel's Spider-Man safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Marvel's Spider-Man a rating of 65/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Marvel's Spider-Man appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Marvel's Spider-Man, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Marvel's Spider-Man?

Our session recommendation for Marvel's Spider-Man 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 Marvel's Spider-Man?

While the game contains moderate violence in its combat, it is non-lethal and appropriate for its T-rating. There are no manipulative monetization schemes, social risks from online interaction, or compulsion-loop mechanics designed to prolong play artificially. The primary risks are related to content, which is typical for an action-adventure game.