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Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

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Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

Reviewed: 12 May 2026

PlayStation 2 · PlayStation 3 · Nintendo DS · Wii · PC · Xbox 360 · PSP

Treyarch · 2008

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

55 /100

Automated review

Spider-Man: Web of Shadows is an arcade action game that helps kids develop problem solving and spatial awareness, but contains a high level of violence.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 38 · R 2
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

38

Risk (RIS)

2

Daily limit

–

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.20
B3Motor
0.45

Spider-Man: Web of Shadows offers moderate cognitive benefits, particularly in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and adapting to challenges. Players need to make choices that impact the game's direction and outcome, encouraging critical thinking. The action-oriented gameplay also provides good hand-eye coordination and reaction time practice.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks in Spider-Man: Web of Shadows are related to content, specifically a high level of violence. While there are no overt monetization or social risks, the game's focus on combat and mature themes should be considered. The narrative features moral choices and consequences, which could be complex for younger players to navigate.

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
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 Spider-Man: Web of Shadows safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Spider-Man: Web of Shadows a rating of 55/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Spider-Man: Web of Shadows appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB T, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Spider-Man: Web of Shadows?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Spider-Man: Web of Shadows: 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 Spider-Man: Web of Shadows?

The primary risks in Spider-Man: Web of Shadows are related to content, specifically a high level of violence. While there are no overt monetization or social risks, the game's focus on combat and mature themes should be considered. The narrative features moral choices and consequences, which could be complex for younger players to navigate.