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Sacred 3

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Sacred 3

Reviewed: 17 May 2026

PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · PC

Deep Silver · 2014

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

38 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 24 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

24

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

15+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.24
B2Social-emotional
0.17
B3Motor
0.35

Sacred 3 offers an engaging hack'n'slash experience with dynamic action and cooperative multiplayer. Players can enjoy fantasy characters and colorful landscapes while engaging in combat.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game's repetitive level design and simplified RPG mechanics may lead to a less enriching long-term experience. The presence of cartoonish violence, while not graphic, may be a consideration for younger players.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

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 Sacred 3 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Sacred 3 a rating of 38/100, recommended for ages 15 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is Sacred 3 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 15+ for Sacred 3, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Sacred 3?

Our session recommendation for Sacred 3 is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Sacred 3?

The game's repetitive level design and simplified RPG mechanics may lead to a less enriching long-term experience. The presence of cartoonish violence, while not graphic, may be a consideration for younger players.