Review · Action · PC · Xbox 360 · Xbox One
Saints Row
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PC · Xbox 360 · Xbox One
Volition · 2006
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
52 /100
Saints Row is an open-world action game that builds problem solving and spatial awareness, but contains violence, sexual content, and strong language.
Growth (BDS)
38
Risk (RIS)
17
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.46 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Saints Row offers an open-world action experience where players can engage in strategic thinking to overcome challenges and develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time during combat sequences. The narrative involves navigating complex social structures within a fictional city.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.23 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.28 | |
Saints Row contains high levels of violence, sexual content, and strong language. The game's themes revolve around criminal activities, gang warfare, and questionable ethical reasoning. There is a risk of exposure to content that glorifies illegal behavior and presents a cynical view of social interaction. The open-world design, while offering freedom, can make it difficult for players to find natural stopping points, potentially leading to extended play sessions.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.67 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 1.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.67 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·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.
- 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.