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Not A Hero

Review · Action · Linux · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4

Not A Hero

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

Linux · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · PC · macOS · Android

Devolver Digital · 2015

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

53 /100

Automated review

Not A Hero is a shooter that builds hand-eye coordination and problem solving through tactical action with moderate cartoon violence.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 36 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

36

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

Not A Hero offers engaging 2D shooter action with tactical cover mechanics and diverse character choices, promoting problem-solving, strategic thinking, and strong motor skills like hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains moderate cartoon violence due to its shooter genre and pixelated style. However, it exhibits no significant risks related to compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, or social interaction, as it is a single-player experience with no microtransactions.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
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 · 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.

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Parents ask…

Is Not A Hero safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Not A Hero a rating of 53/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Not A Hero appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Not A Hero, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Not A Hero?

Our session recommendation for Not A Hero is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Not A Hero?

The game contains moderate cartoon violence due to its shooter genre and pixelated style. However, it exhibits no significant risks related to compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, or social interaction, as it is a single-player experience with no microtransactions.