Review · Simulation · PC
Pieces of the Past
Reviewed: 22 Jun 2026
PC
9HP Studios · 2025
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
51
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
–
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.58 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.53 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.30 | |
Pieces of the Past offers a heartwarming journey of discovery, blending engaging puzzle-solving with rich emotional storytelling. Players develop cognitive skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and reading comprehension while fostering empathy and positive social-emotional understanding through themes of family, reconciliation, and personal growth. The game provides a cozy, low-stress experience with natural stopping points, making it suitable for various playtimes.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
This game presents minimal risks. It lacks manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics, monetization pressures, social risks, or concerning content. The primary 'risk' is the emotional depth of the narrative, which explores themes of family secrets and reconciliation, potentially requiring emotional engagement from players.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| 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.