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Mass Effect 2: Overlord

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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.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 62 · R 9
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

62

Risk (RIS)

9

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.66
B2Social-emotional
0.60
B3Motor
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

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.17
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social 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)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.67

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 Mass Effect 2: Overlord safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Mass Effect 2: Overlord a rating of 74/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Mass Effect 2: Overlord appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Mass Effect 2: Overlord, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Mass Effect 2: Overlord?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Mass Effect 2: Overlord: 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 Mass Effect 2: Overlord?

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.