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Mass Effect 3: Leviathan

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Mass Effect 3: Leviathan

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360

BioWare · 2012

Ludograph rating

B

Good

62 /100

Mass Effect 3: Leviathan is a narrative-driven RPG that builds strategic thinking and problem solving, but contains mature themes, violence, and strong language.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 45 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

45

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.33
B3Motor
0.35

Mass Effect 3: Leviathan offers a rich narrative experience that encourages strategic thinking and critical analysis of a complex storyline. Players must make choices that impact the game's outcome, fostering a sense of responsibility and ethical reasoning.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains mature themes, including intense violence, some sexual content, strong language, and elements of horror. While there are no exploitative monetization or social risks, the content may be disturbing for younger or more sensitive players.

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 3: Leviathan safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Mass Effect 3: Leviathan a rating of 62/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Mass Effect 3: Leviathan appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Mass Effect 3: Leviathan, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Mass Effect 3: Leviathan?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Mass Effect 3: Leviathan: 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 3: Leviathan?

The game contains mature themes, including intense violence, some sexual content, strong language, and elements of horror. While there are no exploitative monetization or social risks, the content may be disturbing for younger or more sensitive players.