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Mr. Gigafist: Ludum Dare 40

Review · Action · PC · Linux

Mr. Gigafist: Ludum Dare 40

Reviewed: 09 May 2026

PC · Linux

Shodanon · 2017

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

36 /100

Mr. Gigafist: Ludum Dare 40 is a fast-paced action game building hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness, featuring cartoon violence and blood.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 22 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

22

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.30
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.35

Mr. Gigafist is a fast-paced action game that can help develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Players need to strategically move and dodge to avoid being overwhelmed by enemies and fans.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features cartoon violence with blood, though it is trivialized. There is also a minor reference to alcohol consumption as 'beer heals you'. The game offers minimal social or cognitive engagement beyond basic combat mechanics.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.33
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 Mr. Gigafist: Ludum Dare 40 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Mr. Gigafist: Ludum Dare 40 a rating of 36/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is Mr. Gigafist: Ludum Dare 40 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Mr. Gigafist: Ludum Dare 40, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Mr. Gigafist: Ludum Dare 40?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Mr. Gigafist: Ludum Dare 40: 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 Mr. Gigafist: Ludum Dare 40?

The game features cartoon violence with blood, though it is trivialized. There is also a minor reference to alcohol consumption as 'beer heals you'. The game offers minimal social or cognitive engagement beyond basic combat mechanics.