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Medal of Honor: Warfighter

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Medal of Honor: Warfighter

Reviewed: 03 May 2026

Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · PC

Electronic Arts · 2012

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

50 /100

Medal of Honor: Warfighter is an intense shooter that builds hand-eye coordination and problem solving, but contains strong violence and language.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 34 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

34

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.34
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.65

Medal of Honor: Warfighter provides an intense first-person shooter experience that can improve hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and spatial awareness. The game's tactical combat scenarios may also encourage strategic thinking and problem-solving, particularly in multiplayer team-based modes.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

This game contains intense violence and strong language, making it unsuitable for younger players. The strong pro-military propaganda may also present a biased view of conflict. There is a risk of competitive toxicity in online multiplayer.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

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 Medal of Honor: Warfighter safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Medal of Honor: Warfighter a rating of 50/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Medal of Honor: Warfighter appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Medal of Honor: Warfighter, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Medal of Honor: Warfighter?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Medal of Honor: Warfighter: 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 Medal of Honor: Warfighter?

This game contains intense violence and strong language, making it unsuitable for younger players. The strong pro-military propaganda may also present a biased view of conflict. There is a risk of competitive toxicity in online multiplayer.