Review · Sports · PlayStation 2 · Xbox 360
NCAA Football 07
Reviewed: 22 May 2026
PlayStation 2 · Xbox 360
Electronic Arts Tiburon · 2006
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
41
Risk (RIS)
13
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
7+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.56 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.13 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
NCAA Football 07 offers a strategic and engaging experience for players interested in American football. It encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness through managing plays and reacting to in-game situations. The 'Turn the Tide' momentum mechanic adds a layer of critical thinking and adaptability. While primarily a solo experience, it can foster a sense of accomplishment and improve reaction time and fine motor skills associated with controller use. The game's authentic presentation with stadiums, mascots, and marching bands provides a rich and immersive experience for fans of the sport.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.20 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.17 | |
As a competitive sports game, NCAA Football 07 may foster some competitive toxicity and social comparison among players, especially when playing against others (if multiplayer is available). While microtransactions are not present, the inherent desire to win and improve can lead to extended play sessions. The content risk is low, primarily revolving around mild sports-related violence inherent in football. Given its age, monetization risks are minimal.
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 | 0.00 | |
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.