Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · PC · PlayStation 3
Tales of Berseria
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PlayStation 4 · PC · PlayStation 3
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · 2016
Ludograph rating
B
Good
67 /100
Tales of Berseria is an RPG that develops strategic thinking and reading skills through its complex narrative, but contains mature content.
Growth (BDS)
51
Risk (RIS)
1
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.56 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.53 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
Tales of Berseria offers a rich, narrative-driven experience that encourages strategic thinking, critical analysis of complex moral dilemmas, and empathy towards characters with diverse motivations. Players will engage with extensive reading and dialogue, fostering language comprehension. The game's combat system also requires hand-eye coordination and quick reactions.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
The game contains frequent fantasy violence, some sexual content, and mature language, consistent with its 'T' for Teen rating. While microtransactions are not present, the deep storyline and character development can lead to extended play sessions. The game explores dark themes of revenge and hatred, which may be intense for younger or more sensitive players.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / 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.