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Pacific Rim

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Pacific Rim

Reviewed: 09 May 2026

Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · Android · iOS

Yuke's Co · 2013

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

57 /100

Pacific Rim is an action fighting game that develops hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through monster battles, with noteworthy combat violence.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 40 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

40

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.48
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.75

Pacific Rim is an action-packed fighting game that can enhance cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic and critical thinking, and memory. Players will also develop strong hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through engaging combat with Kaiju.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risk in Pacific Rim is the high level of violence, as players control robots fighting monstrous creatures. While there are no significant social or monetization risks, the combat can be intense.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

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 Pacific Rim safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Pacific Rim a rating of 57/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Pacific Rim appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Pacific Rim, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Pacific Rim?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Pacific Rim: 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 Pacific Rim?

The primary risk in Pacific Rim is the high level of violence, as players control robots fighting monstrous creatures. While there are no significant social or monetization risks, the combat can be intense.