Review · Action · PlayStation 2 · PC
Summoner
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PlayStation 2 · PC
Volition · 2000
Ludograph rating
B
Good
60 /100
Summoner is an RPG that builds strategic thinking and problem-solving through narrative and combat, best for older teens due to moderate violence.
Growth (BDS)
43
Risk (RIS)
3
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.56 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Summoner offers a rich narrative experience with strategic combat and character progression. Players will engage their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and manage their summoned creatures. The game's emphasis on story and ethical dilemmas can foster empathy and ethical reasoning.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.07 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game contains moderate violence and some elements of fear/horror, which may be unsuitable for younger players. While the game does not feature manipulative monetization or social pressures, the absence of strong natural stopping points could lead to extended play sessions if not managed.
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 | 0.67 | |
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.