Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · PC · iOS
Resident Evil 4
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · PC · iOS · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X
Capcom · 2023
Ludograph rating
B
Good
58 /100
Resident Evil 4 is a survival horror game that enhances problem-solving and reaction time under pressure, but contains intense violence and gore.
Growth (BDS)
41
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.46 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.17 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Resident Evil 4 offers a thrilling survival horror experience that can enhance problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and reaction time under pressure. The game's intricate puzzles and demanding combat scenarios require players to adapt and learn, fostering cognitive flexibility.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game contains intense violence, gore, and frightening imagery that may be disturbing for some players. The dark themes and constant threat can lead to increased anxiety and emotional distress. The lack of natural stopping points can also encourage extended play sessions.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 1.00 | |
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.