Review · Action · PlayStation 3
Resistance 3
Reviewed: 05 May 2026
PlayStation 3
Insomniac Games · 2011
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
56 /100
Resistance 3 is an action shooter that builds hand-eye coordination and problem solving in a post-apocalyptic setting, but contains intense violence and mature themes.
Growth (BDS)
47
Risk (RIS)
31
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.34 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.27 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Resistance 3 offers an intense narrative experience that emphasizes strategic thinking and problem-solving in a post-apocalyptic world. Players will engage in fast-paced combat that hones hand-eye coordination and reaction time. The optional co-op mode promotes teamwork and communication.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.20 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.22 | |
The game features intense violence, some strong language, and mature themes of war and survival which may be disturbing for younger players. While there are no direct monetization risks or social interaction with strangers, the game's design encourages extended play sessions, potentially leading to difficulty disengaging. The story includes elements of loss aversion and escalating commitment that can be emotionally impactful.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
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.