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Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · Xbox 360 · Nintendo Switch · iOS · PC
Stage Clear Studios · 2013
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
45
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
7+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.68 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.07 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood offers a rich puzzle-platforming experience that significantly engages cognitive skills. Players will develop problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, critical thinking, and creativity through its innovative magic marker mechanic. The game's physics-based puzzles encourage players to think outside the box and adapt to new challenges, fostering learning transfer and adaptive challenge.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game presents minimal risks. Content-wise, there is mild fantasy violence involving a 'giant claw' monster and some elements that could induce mild fear, but these are not extreme. There are no monetization pressures, social risks, or compulsion-loop design mechanics, making it a safe and straightforward gaming experience.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.33 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| 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.