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TERA

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TERA

Reviewed: 10 May 2026

Xbox One · PC · PlayStation 4

Bluehole · 2017

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

37 /100

Automated review

TERA is a multiplayer RPG that fosters problem solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking through its combat and quests, but can encourage extended play.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 48 · R 70
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

48

Risk (RIS)

70

Daily limit

–

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.27
B3Motor
0.35

TERA offers opportunities for strategic thinking, problem-solving, and hand-eye coordination through its real-time combat system and questing. Players can engage in teamwork, although communication and other social-emotional benefits are minimal due to the generic MMORPG nature.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.53
R2Monetization
0.25
R3Social risk
0.28

TERA utilizes several compulsion-loop design techniques common in MMORPGs, such as variable rewards and infinite play loops, which can encourage extended play. Monetization is present through a 'pay-to-win' system and currency obfuscation. The game contains moderate violence and some sexual content, reflected in its M rating. Social risks are present through competitive toxicity and social comparison.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.67
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

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

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $100/mo.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Not yet assessed·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·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.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • 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.

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Parents ask…

Is TERA safe for kids?

Ludograph gives TERA a rating of 37/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is TERA appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play TERA?

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

TERA utilizes several compulsion-loop design techniques common in MMORPGs, such as variable rewards and infinite play loops, which can encourage extended play. Monetization is present through a 'pay-to-win' system and currency obfuscation. The game contains moderate violence and some sexual content, reflected in its M rating. Social risks are present through competitive toxicity and social compari