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Mass Effect: Andromeda
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
Xbox One · PC · PlayStation 4
BioWare · 2017
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
70 /100
Mass Effect: Andromeda is a story-driven RPG that develops strategic thinking and reading comprehension through its intricate plot and tactical combat, with mature themes.
Growth (BDS)
55
Risk (RIS)
3
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.60 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.50 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.50 | |
Mass Effect: Andromeda offers a rich, story-driven experience that encourages critical thinking, strategic planning, and reading comprehension through its intricate plot, tactical combat, and extensive dialogue. Players can develop empathy and ethical reasoning by navigating complex social interactions and making choices that impact their character's relationships and the unfolding narrative. The game also hones hand-eye coordination and reaction time through its third-person shooter mechanics.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
While generally low-risk, the game's M-rating indicates mature content including violence, language, and some sexual themes, which may not be suitable for younger players. As a single-player experience, it presents minimal social or monetization risks.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.67 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| 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 — Not yet assessed·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.
- 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.