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The Last Spell

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The Last Spell

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 5 · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC · macOS

CCCP · 2023

Ludograph rating

B

Good

62 /100

The Last Spell is a strategy RPG that develops problem solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking for older kids comfortable with combat themes.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 49 · R 15
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

49

Risk (RIS)

15

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.84
B2Social-emotional
0.17
B3Motor
0.10

The Last Spell offers deep strategic and critical thinking challenges through its turn-based tactical combat and roguelite progression. Players will develop problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and adaptive learning as they manage their squad, resources, and rebuild their haven against endless hordes. The class-less skill trees and procedural generation encourage creativity and learning from failure.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.33
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While 'The Last Spell' is free from monetization and social risks, its roguelite design incorporates variable rewards and near-miss mechanics that can encourage extended play sessions. The dark fantasy setting includes significant violence and moderate fear/horror elements, which may not be suitable for all players.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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 Spell safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Last Spell a rating of 62/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is The Last Spell appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play The Last Spell?

We don't publish a daily session budget for The Last Spell: 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 Last Spell?

While 'The Last Spell' is free from monetization and social risks, its roguelite design incorporates variable rewards and near-miss mechanics that can encourage extended play sessions. The dark fantasy setting includes significant violence and moderate fear/horror elements, which may not be suitable for all players.