Review · Fighting · PC · macOS
Stick It To The Stick Man
Reviewed: 10 May 2026
PC · macOS
hi rohun · 2021
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
56 /100
Stick It To The Stick Man is a physics-based fighting game that builds learning transfer and hand-eye coordination, but contains cartoon violence and crude humor.
Growth (BDS)
40
Risk (RIS)
9
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.54 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Stick It To The Stick Man offers engaging physics-based combat and strategic depth through its rogue-lite progression. Players will develop problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and quick reaction times as they learn new moves and adapt to challenges. The core mechanic of learning and transferring knowledge across runs is a significant cognitive benefit.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.20 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game features high levels of cartoon violence, including various fighting moves and weapons, and mentions of 'explosive diarrhea,' which may be inappropriate for younger audiences. While it avoids predatory monetization and social risks, the rogue-lite nature could lead to extended play sessions for some individuals.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| 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.