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Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice

Review · Action · Dreamcast

Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

Dreamcast

Neverland · 2000

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

57 /100

Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice is an action RPG that builds problem solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking, but has high violence for older teens.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 40 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

40

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.45

Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice offers an engaging action RPG experience with strategic combat and a rich fantasy world based on a popular anime. It encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and memory through its quests and character progression. Players can develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time through its real-time combat system.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

As an M-rated action RPG, the game contains a high level of violence. While it lacks modern manipulative design mechanics like loot boxes or subscriptions, players should be aware of the mature content. The single-player nature means it offers limited social-emotional development opportunities.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.33
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 Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice a rating of 57/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice: 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 Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice?

As an M-rated action RPG, the game contains a high level of violence. While it lacks modern manipulative design mechanics like loot boxes or subscriptions, players should be aware of the mature content. The single-player nature means it offers limited social-emotional development opportunities.