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Rage

Review · Action · PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox 360

Rage

Reviewed: 05 May 2026

PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox 360 · Xbox One

id Software · 2011

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

48 /100

Rage is an action shooter that improves hand-eye coordination and reaction time with its fast-paced combat, but contains high levels of violence and strong language.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 34 · R 18
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

34

Risk (RIS)

18

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.38
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.65

Rage offers intense first-person shooter action with vehicular combat, promoting hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Players engage in strategic thinking to overcome challenges in a post-apocalyptic world.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

The game features high levels of violence and strong language, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. While there are no microtransactions, the game's reward systems could encourage extended play.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.33
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 Rage safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Rage a rating of 48/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Rage appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Rage?

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

The game features high levels of violence and strong language, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. While there are no microtransactions, the game's reward systems could encourage extended play.