
Review · Simulation · Nintendo DS · Wii · iOS
Skate It
Reviewed: 02 May 2026
Nintendo DS · Wii · iOS
2008
Ludograph rating
B
Good
61 /100
Skate It is a simulation game that fosters spatial awareness and creativity through open-ended skateboarding gameplay.
Growth (BDS)
45
Risk (RIS)
5
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
6+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.58 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.80 | |
Skate It encourages spatial awareness and creativity through its open-ended skateboarding gameplay. Players can experiment with different tricks and lines, developing their understanding of physics and timing. The game also provides a good workout for hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, especially on the Wii with its motion controls.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.10 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
Skate It presents minimal risks. Its single-player focus and lack of online interaction prevent social risks. The content is clean, with no violence, sexual themes, or harsh language. The game's structure allows for natural stopping points, reducing the risk of excessive play.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
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.