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Mass Effect 3: Citadel
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PC · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360
BioWare · 2013
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
68 /100
Mass Effect 3: Citadel is a narrative-driven RPG that fosters problem-solving and strategic thinking, suitable for older teens comfortable with mature content.
Growth (BDS)
51
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.52 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.53 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Mass Effect 3: Citadel offers a rich, narrative-driven experience that encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and ethical reasoning through its compelling story and character interactions. Players engage in teamwork with AI companions, fostering communication and empathy within the game's universe.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game contains mature content, including intense violence, sexual content, and strong language, as indicated by its ESRB M rating. While free from manipulative monetization or social mechanics, parents should be aware of the adult themes and graphic depictions.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 1.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 1.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.67 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
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.