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Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta)

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Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta)

Reviewed: 15 May 2026

PC · macOS · Linux

Croteam · 2017

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

52 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 35 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

35

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.44
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

Serious Sam Fusion 2017 offers intense first-person shooter action, challenging players with waves of enemies and requiring quick reflexes and spatial awareness. It provides a central hub for classic Serious Sam titles, allowing players to experience remastered versions of beloved games.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features high levels of violence against science-fictional creatures and may contain moderate language. While it lacks modern manipulative design mechanics, the continuous wave-based combat could lead to extended play sessions.

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 Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta) safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta) a rating of 52/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta) appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta)?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta): 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 Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta)?

The game features high levels of violence against science-fictional creatures and may contain moderate language. While it lacks modern manipulative design mechanics, the continuous wave-based combat could lead to extended play sessions.