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The Expendables 2 Videogame

Review · Shooter · PC · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360

The Expendables 2 Videogame

Reviewed: 04 May 2026

PC · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360

Zootfly · 2012

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

48 /100

The Expendables 2 Videogame is a cooperative shooter that enhances teamwork and hand-eye coordination, featuring intense violence and potentially strong language.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 32 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

32

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.16
B2Social-emotional
0.37
B3Motor
0.65

The game offers cooperative action gameplay, enhancing teamwork and hand-eye coordination. It provides an engaging, high-octane experience for fans of the movie franchise.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features intense violence and potentially strong language, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. Its arcade nature may offer limited cognitive depth beyond basic reflexes.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.33
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 The Expendables 2 Videogame safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Expendables 2 Videogame a rating of 48/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is The Expendables 2 Videogame appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for The Expendables 2 Videogame, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play The Expendables 2 Videogame?

We don't publish a daily session budget for The Expendables 2 Videogame: 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 The Expendables 2 Videogame?

The game features intense violence and potentially strong language, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. Its arcade nature may offer limited cognitive depth beyond basic reflexes.