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QuackShot

Review · Action · SEGA Saturn · Genesis

QuackShot

Reviewed: 18 May 2026

SEGA Saturn · Genesis

SEGA · 1991

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

44 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 28 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

28

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.38
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.45

QuackShot is a classic platformer that encourages problem-solving and strategic thinking as players navigate complex levels and overcome various obstacles. The game also requires good hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time, making it beneficial for motor skill development.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game has minimal risks. There is mild cartoon violence, but it is not graphic or realistic.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
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 · 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 QuackShot safe for kids?

Ludograph gives QuackShot a rating of 44/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is QuackShot appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for QuackShot, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play QuackShot?

Our session recommendation for QuackShot 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 QuackShot?

The game has minimal risks. There is mild cartoon violence, but it is not graphic or realistic.