Review · RPG · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · PC
Mass Effect 2: Overlord
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · PC
BioWare · 2010
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
74 /100
Mass Effect 2: Overlord is an RPG that fosters problem solving and strategic thinking through a compelling narrative, but contains mature content for older teens.
Growth (BDS)
62
Risk (RIS)
9
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.66 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.60 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.55 | |
Mass Effect 2: Overlord offers a compelling narrative that encourages critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and problem-solving through its engaging story and tactical combat. Players develop empathy for characters and make meaningful choices that impact the game world.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.17 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
The game contains mature content including intense sci-fi violence, some strong language, and potentially disturbing themes related to AI and human experimentation, consistent with its M rating. While not designed for manipulative engagement, the immersive story can encourage extended play sessions.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
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.