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Target: Renegade

Review · Fighting · Commodore / Amiga · NES

Target: Renegade

Reviewed: 10 May 2026

Commodore / Amiga · NES

Gary Biasillo · 1988

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

45 /100

Target: Renegade is a fighting game that builds hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but features a high level of violence.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 29 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

29

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.26
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.65

Target: Renegade is a classic beat 'em up that offers engaging hand-eye coordination and reaction time challenges. Players can enjoy a straightforward revenge narrative across multiple levels, with some versions supporting cooperative play, fostering basic social interaction.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features a high level of violence inherent to the beat 'em up genre, depicting street fighting and revenge. There is minimal representation of diverse characters and no female characters are present or engage in dialogue, leading to low gender and ethnic diversity scores.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: 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.

Parents ask…

Is Target: Renegade safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Target: Renegade a rating of 45/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Target: Renegade appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Target: Renegade, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Target: Renegade?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Target: Renegade: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Target: Renegade?

The game features a high level of violence inherent to the beat 'em up genre, depicting street fighting and revenge. There is minimal representation of diverse characters and no female characters are present or engage in dialogue, leading to low gender and ethnic diversity scores.