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Soul Sacrifice

Review · RPG · PS Vita

Soul Sacrifice

Reviewed: 05 May 2026

PS Vita

Sony Interactive Entertainment · 2013

Ludograph rating

B

Good

58 /100

Soul Sacrifice is an RPG that encourages strategic thinking and problem solving, but contains high levels of violence and frequent depictions of horror for mature players.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 44 · R 16
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

44

Risk (RIS)

16

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.38
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.45

Soul Sacrifice offers players a unique and brutal combat experience that encourages strategic thinking and decision-making. The game's narrative depth, revolving around sacrifice and consequences, provides a thought-provoking experience that can enhance critical thinking and empathy through understanding difficult choices.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

The game's primary risks stem from its mature content, specifically high levels of violence and frequent depictions of fear and horror. The themes of sacrifice, including body parts and lives, could be disturbing for younger or more sensitive players. While there are no direct monetization or social risks, the intense atmosphere and ethical dilemmas presented might require emotional maturity to process.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
1.00

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 Soul Sacrifice safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Soul Sacrifice a rating of 58/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Soul Sacrifice appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Soul Sacrifice, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Soul Sacrifice?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Soul Sacrifice: 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 Soul Sacrifice?

The game's primary risks stem from its mature content, specifically high levels of violence and frequent depictions of fear and horror. The themes of sacrifice, including body parts and lives, could be disturbing for younger or more sensitive players. While there are no direct monetization or social risks, the intense atmosphere and ethical dilemmas presented might require emotional maturity to pr