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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Reviewed: 14 May 2026

PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · PC · Android · Xbox One

Platinum Games · 2013

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

55 /100

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is an action game that develops hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and spatial awareness, with intense violence.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 42 · R 22
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

42

Risk (RIS)

22

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.48
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.70

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance offers intense, fast-paced action combat that challenges players' hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. The 'Free sword mode' provides a unique and engaging combat mechanic, encouraging strategic thinking and problem-solving in encounters. The narrative explores themes of protecting family and societal issues, adding depth to the experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features a high level of violence, consistent with its M rating, which may not be suitable for all players. While the game does not appear to utilize manipulative compulsion-loop or monetization mechanics, its intense action could lead to extended play sessions for some individuals.

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
0.00

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 Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance a rating of 55/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance: 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 Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance?

The game features a high level of violence, consistent with its M rating, which may not be suitable for all players. While the game does not appear to utilize manipulative compulsion-loop or monetization mechanics, its intense action could lead to extended play sessions for some individuals.