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The Count Lucanor

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The Count Lucanor

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · PC · macOS · Linux

Ratalaika Games · 2016

Ludograph rating

B

Good

67 /100

Automated review

The Count Lucanor is a mystery adventure that encourages problem solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking, with horror themes for older kids.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 50 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

50

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.62
B2Social-emotional
0.40
B3Motor
0.35

The Count Lucanor is a mystery and horror adventure that encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical decision-making through its intricate puzzles and choices that impact the story. Players will develop ethical reasoning as their actions shape Hans's journey and lead to different outcomes. The immersive tale and character interactions can also foster empathy.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While the game offers engaging challenges, its horror themes and potential for violence may be intense for some players. The single-player nature means there are no social benefits or risks related to online interactions or competitive play, and the game avoids manipulative compulsion-loop or monetization mechanics.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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.

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Parents ask…

Is The Count Lucanor safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Count Lucanor a rating of 67/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is The Count Lucanor appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for The Count Lucanor, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play The Count Lucanor?

Our session recommendation for The Count Lucanor is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of The Count Lucanor?

While the game offers engaging challenges, its horror themes and potential for violence may be intense for some players. The single-player nature means there are no social benefits or risks related to online interactions or competitive play, and the game avoids manipulative compulsion-loop or monetization mechanics.