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Shogo: Mobile Armor Division

Review · Action · Classic Macintosh · Linux · Commodore / Amiga

Shogo: Mobile Armor Division

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

Classic Macintosh · Linux · Commodore / Amiga · PC

Monolith Productions · 1998

Ludograph rating

B

Good

65 /100

Shogo: Mobile Armor Division is an action-shooter that develops spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination through mech and on-foot combat, but contains significant violence.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 48 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

48

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.17
B3Motor
0.75

Shogo: Mobile Armor Division is a classic action-shooter that excels in developing spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its dynamic on-foot and mech combat. The strategic elements and multiple endings also encourage critical thinking and problem-solving. Its engaging storyline offers a rich, immersive experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

As an M-rated title, Shogo contains significant violence and some language, which parents should be aware of. However, it is entirely free from modern manipulative design mechanics, monetization pressures, and social risks, making it a straightforward, one-time purchase without ongoing engagement concerns.

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 Shogo: Mobile Armor Division safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Shogo: Mobile Armor Division a rating of 65/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Shogo: Mobile Armor Division appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Shogo: Mobile Armor Division, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Shogo: Mobile Armor Division?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Shogo: Mobile Armor Division: 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 Shogo: Mobile Armor Division?

As an M-rated title, Shogo contains significant violence and some language, which parents should be aware of. However, it is entirely free from modern manipulative design mechanics, monetization pressures, and social risks, making it a straightforward, one-time purchase without ongoing engagement concerns.