Review · Action · PlayStation 2 · PlayStation 3 · PS Vita
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PlayStation 2 · PlayStation 3 · PS Vita · Xbox 360 · Xbox
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · 2001
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
74 /100
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty is an action stealth game that builds problem solving and strategic thinking through a complex narrative, with mature content.
Growth (BDS)
61
Risk (RIS)
6
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.72 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.40 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Metal Gear Solid 2 offers a deeply engaging narrative with complex themes that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving. Its intricate stealth mechanics demand strategic planning and spatial awareness, while fast-paced action sequences hone hand-eye coordination and reaction time. The game's mature storyline can also foster empathy and ethical reasoning.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.10 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
The game features intense violence, mature language, and some sexual content, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. While it lacks modern compulsion-loop design tactics or monetization pressures, the mature themes and occasional fear-inducing elements could be unsettling for some players. The representation of gender and ethnicity is limited.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 1.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
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.