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Red Faction: Armageddon

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Red Faction: Armageddon

Reviewed: 12 May 2026

PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · PC

Volition · 2011

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

54 /100

Red Faction: Armageddon is a destructive shooter that encourages problem solving and strategic thinking, but features intense violence and fear elements.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 40 · R 15
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

40

Risk (RIS)

15

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.38
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

Red Faction: Armageddon challenges players with problem-solving and strategic thinking through environmental destruction and combat encounters. It also requires good hand-eye coordination and quick reaction times.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features intense violence and some fear/horror elements due to the insect-like monsters and destructive environments. There are no social or monetization risks.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.67

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 Red Faction: Armageddon safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Red Faction: Armageddon a rating of 54/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Red Faction: Armageddon appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Red Faction: Armageddon?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Red Faction: Armageddon: 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 Red Faction: Armageddon?

The game features intense violence and some fear/horror elements due to the insect-like monsters and destructive environments. There are no social or monetization risks.