Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One
Tales of Arise
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PlayStation 4 · Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One · PlayStation 5 · PC
Bandai Namco Entertainment · 2021
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
69 /100
Tales of Arise is an action RPG that develops strategic thinking, reading and language skills, and problem solving through its combat and story, but contains moderate violence.
Growth (BDS)
53
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.64 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.40 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Tales of Arise offers significant cognitive benefits through its strategic action combat, requiring players to think critically about party composition, abilities, and enemy weaknesses. Its rich, story-driven world encourages spatial awareness and problem-solving through exploration and quest progression. The compelling narrative and character development also foster empathy and ethical reasoning, while extensive reading enhances language skills.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risks in Tales of Arise are related to its content, specifically moderate violence inherent in its action RPG combat. While the game is rated T for Teen, parents should be aware of the combat intensity and potentially mild suggestive themes or language. Importantly, the game exhibits no manipulative design mechanics, monetization pressures, or social risks, making it a straightforward purchase without hidden costs or engagement tactics.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.67 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| 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.