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The Last Maverick

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The Last Maverick

Reviewed: 12 Jun 2026

Web

Rwyld · 2023

Ludograph rating

B

Good

58 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 41 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

41

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.64
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.45

The Last Maverick is a puzzle platformer that significantly engages cognitive skills. Players will develop strong problem-solving abilities, strategic and critical thinking as they plan the robot's actions to navigate obstacles. The game also fosters learning transfer as players apply learned mechanics to increasingly complex puzzles, and enhances spatial awareness and memory through level navigation.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

This game presents minimal risks. It lacks any monetization schemes, social interaction features, or concerning content such as violence or strong language. The design does not incorporate manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
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 The Last Maverick safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Last Maverick a rating of 58/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play The Last Maverick?

Our session recommendation for The Last Maverick 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 Last Maverick?

This game presents minimal risks. It lacks any monetization schemes, social interaction features, or concerning content such as violence or strong language. The design does not incorporate manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics.