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Shadows of Adam

Review · RPG · Nintendo Switch · PC · Linux

Shadows of Adam

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Nintendo Switch · PC · Linux · macOS

Something Classic Games · 2017

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

57 /100

Automated review

Shadows of Adam is a story-driven RPG that builds strategic thinking and problem-solving through its engaging battle system.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 40 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

40

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.62
B2Social-emotional
0.20
B3Motor
0.15

Shadows of Adam offers a rich, character-driven story and a strategic battle system that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving. Its classic JRPG design provides a deep narrative experience without manipulative engagement tactics.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

This game presents minimal risks, focusing on a single-player narrative experience with no monetization pressures or social interaction risks. Content risks are limited to mild fantasy violence and thematic elements.

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
0.33

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.

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Parents ask…

Is Shadows of Adam safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Shadows of Adam a rating of 57/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Shadows of Adam appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Shadows of Adam, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Shadows of Adam?

Our session recommendation for Shadows of Adam 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 Shadows of Adam?

This game presents minimal risks, focusing on a single-player narrative experience with no monetization pressures or social interaction risks. Content risks are limited to mild fantasy violence and thematic elements.