Review · Action · PlayStation 3 · PC
Raiden IV: OverKill
Reviewed: 23 May 2026
PlayStation 3 · PC
UFO Interactive Games · 2014
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
44
Risk (RIS)
4
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.58 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Raiden IV: OverKill is a classic arcade shoot'em up that excels in developing cognitive and motor skills. Players will enhance their spatial awareness, reaction time, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills through intense dodging and precise aiming. The game also fosters strategic thinking and problem-solving as players learn enemy patterns, manage weapons, and adapt to challenging new stages and bosses. Its focus on skill mastery and high scores provides a rewarding challenge without relying on manipulative design.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.11 | |
The game presents minimal risks. While online leaderboards may introduce a mild element of social comparison and competitive drive, there are no direct social interactions with strangers, no manipulative monetization schemes, and no artificial barriers designed to prolong play. Content risks are low, primarily involving fantasy violence appropriate for its E10+ rating.
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 | 0.00 | |
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.