Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC
Pumpkin Jack
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One
NicolasMey · 2020
Ludograph rating
B
Good
62 /100
Pumpkin Jack is a 3D platformer that builds problem solving and spatial awareness, with mild cartoon violence for older kids.
Growth (BDS)
45
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.62 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.70 | |
Pumpkin Jack is a classic 3D platformer that significantly enhances cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and critical thinking through its diverse puzzles and combat. Players will also develop strong motor skills including hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, and reaction time as they navigate challenging levels and engage in dynamic battles.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risks in Pumpkin Jack are related to its content, featuring cartoon violence against 'evil beasts' and a 'spooky scary' aesthetic that might be intense for very young children. However, the game is free from manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics, aggressive monetization, and significant social risks, offering a straightforward and transparent gaming experience.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.67 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| 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.