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Project-Wak

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Project-Wak

Reviewed: 09 Jun 2026

PC

ABER1047 · 2025

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

71 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 62 · R 18
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

62

Risk (RIS)

18

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.80
B2Social-emotional
0.23
B3Motor
0.75

Project-Wak offers a deeply engaging and challenging experience that fosters critical thinking, strategic planning, and perseverance. Its rich narrative and immersive world encourage exploration and problem-solving, providing a rewarding sense of accomplishment. The game excels in developing hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through its precision combat.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.40
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game's Soulslike nature, while rewarding, can lead to frustration due to its high difficulty and the loss aversion mechanic associated with dying. While not designed to be manipulative, the inherent challenge and 'one more try' loop can make it hard to disengage. The game features moderate violence and elements of fear/horror, consistent with its genre.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.67

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 Project-Wak safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Project-Wak a rating of 71/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Project-Wak appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Project-Wak?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Project-Wak: 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 Project-Wak?

The game's Soulslike nature, while rewarding, can lead to frustration due to its high difficulty and the loss aversion mechanic associated with dying. While not designed to be manipulative, the inherent challenge and 'one more try' loop can make it hard to disengage. The game features moderate violence and elements of fear/horror, consistent with its genre.