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THE VIDEOKID

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THE VIDEOKID

Reviewed: 24 May 2026

iOS · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · PC

Chorus Worldwide Games · 2017

Ludograph rating

B

Good

58 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 43 · R 9
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

43

Risk (RIS)

9

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.75

THE VIDEOKID is a fast-paced arcade skate game that hones hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through challenging obstacle courses and trick execution. Its adaptive difficulty keeps players engaged, and the nostalgic 80s theme provides a fun, lighthearted experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

While generally low-risk, THE VIDEOKID's leaderboard system could foster mild competitive pressure. The game's reward loops for tricks and combos, while not overly manipulative, do encourage continuous play.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
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 · 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 VIDEOKID safe for kids?

Ludograph gives THE VIDEOKID a rating of 58/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is THE VIDEOKID appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for THE VIDEOKID, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is more lenient than ESRB E10+: industry ratings reflect content intensity, while ours also weighs how the game is designed to be played.

How long should kids play THE VIDEOKID?

Our session recommendation for THE VIDEOKID 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 VIDEOKID?

While generally low-risk, THE VIDEOKID's leaderboard system could foster mild competitive pressure. The game's reward loops for tricks and combos, while not overly manipulative, do encourage continuous play.