Review · Platformer · Nintendo 3DS
Super Mario 3D Land
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo · 2011
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
57 /100
Super Mario 3D Land is a classic platformer that develops spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination with very low risks.
Growth (BDS)
40
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
7+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.50 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Super Mario 3D Land is a classic platformer that excels in developing cognitive skills such as spatial awareness, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. Its 3D environments require precise judgment of depth and distance, enhancing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. The game offers a rewarding challenge that adapts as players learn new mechanics.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
This game presents extremely low risks. It contains no manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics, monetization pressures, or social risks. Content is limited to mild cartoon violence, making it suitable for a broad audience. The design prioritizes player enjoyment and skill development over engagement manipulation.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.33 | |
| 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.