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TEKKEN 7

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TEKKEN 7

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · PC · Xbox One

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · 2015

Ludograph rating

B

Good

63 /100

TEKKEN 7 is a competitive fighting game that demands strategic thinking and critical thinking, featuring combat and violence themes.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 47 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

47

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.64
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.75

Tekken 7 is a competitive fighting game that demands strategic thinking, quick reflexes, and memorization of complex move sets. Players will develop strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills as they learn to execute precise commands. The adaptive challenge of facing different opponents and learning various character styles fosters critical thinking and problem-solving.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

The primary risk in Tekken 7 is its focus on combat and violence, which is a core mechanic. While not gratuitous, the violence is realistic in its depiction of martial arts. The competitive nature of the game may lead to some social comparison.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
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 TEKKEN 7 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives TEKKEN 7 a rating of 63/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is TEKKEN 7 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for TEKKEN 7, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB T, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play TEKKEN 7?

We don't publish a daily session budget for TEKKEN 7: 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 TEKKEN 7?

The primary risk in Tekken 7 is its focus on combat and violence, which is a core mechanic. While not gratuitous, the violence is realistic in its depiction of martial arts. The competitive nature of the game may lead to some social comparison.