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Resistance 2

Review · Action · PlayStation 3

Resistance 2

Reviewed: 02 May 2026

PlayStation 3

Sony Interactive Entertainment · 2008

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

50 /100

Resistance 2 is an action shooter that develops teamwork and hand-eye coordination, though it contains significant violence.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 37 · R 25
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

37

Risk (RIS)

25

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.30
B2Social-emotional
0.30
B3Motor
0.65

Resistance 2 offers engaging first-person shooter gameplay with a strong emphasis on tactical combat, spatial awareness, and quick reactions. Its dedicated cooperative campaign for up to 8 players fosters teamwork and communication skills.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

The game contains mature content, including significant violence. While it lacks manipulative monetization or compulsion-loop mechanics, its competitive multiplayer mode could potentially lead to some competitive toxicity.

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
0.33

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 Resistance 2 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Resistance 2 a rating of 50/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Resistance 2 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Resistance 2, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Resistance 2?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Resistance 2: 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 Resistance 2?

The game contains mature content, including significant violence. While it lacks manipulative monetization or compulsion-loop mechanics, its competitive multiplayer mode could potentially lead to some competitive toxicity.