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Rico
Reviewed: 03 May 2026
Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · PC
Rising Star Games · 2019
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
57 /100
Rico is a fast-paced shooter that builds hand-eye coordination and tactical problem solving through intense combat, suited for older teens due to frequent violence.
Growth (BDS)
41
Risk (RIS)
7
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.38 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.30 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
RICO offers an engaging first-person shooter experience with a focus on quick reflexes and tactical decision-making in fast-paced combat scenarios. The co-op mode encourages teamwork and communication, as players work together to solve cases and surprise adversaries. The randomly generated cases and environments provide replayability, and the unlockable weapons and traits offer a sense of progression.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.13 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
The game contains frequent intense violence, as players engage in numerous shootouts with enemies. While not gratuitous, the focus on combat and destruction may be a concern for some players. The competitive nature of online leaderboards could potentially lead to toxicity, though stranger chat is not present. The game's narrative focuses on law enforcement, which may present a narrow perspective.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
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.