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Ryse: Son of Rome

Review · Action · Xbox One · PC

Ryse: Son of Rome

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

Xbox One · PC

Crytek · 2013

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

53 /100

Ryse: Son of Rome is an action-adventure game that builds hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but features intense violence.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 36 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

36

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.40
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.65

Ryse: Son of Rome offers an immersive action-adventure experience set in the Roman Empire, challenging players with tactical combat and requiring hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and quick reaction times. The game's narrative structure provides clear objectives and a sense of progression.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features intense violence with finishing moves, which may not be suitable for younger audiences. While free from manipulative monetization or social pressures, its M-rating indicates mature content including strong language.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
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 Ryse: Son of Rome safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Ryse: Son of Rome a rating of 53/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Ryse: Son of Rome appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Ryse: Son of Rome, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Ryse: Son of Rome?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Ryse: Son of Rome: 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 Ryse: Son of Rome?

The game features intense violence with finishing moves, which may not be suitable for younger audiences. While free from manipulative monetization or social pressures, its M-rating indicates mature content including strong language.