Review · Action · PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4
NieR Replicant v1.22474487139...
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4
Toylogic · 2021
Ludograph rating
B
Good
65 /100
NieR Replicant v1.22474487139... is an RPG that develops reading, empathy, and problem solving through a rich narrative, but contains significant violence.
Growth (BDS)
48
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.60 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.30 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
NieR Replicant offers a rich, emotional narrative experience, engaging players with its compelling story of a brother's love and sacrifice. Its action RPG gameplay fosters strategic thinking, problem-solving, and hand-eye coordination through challenging combat and exploration. The game's deep lore and character interactions can also cultivate empathy and critical thinking.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game's 'Mature' rating indicates significant violence and potentially strong language, which may not be suitable for younger audiences. While free from manipulative monetization or social risks, its immersive nature and engaging story could lead to extended play sessions.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
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.