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The Warriors

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The Warriors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Xbox · PlayStation 4 · PSP · PlayStation 2

Rockstar Leeds · 2005

Ludograph rating

B

Good

61 /100

The Warriors is an action game that develops hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but includes mature content like violence and strong language.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 44 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

44

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.20
B3Motor
0.65

The Warriors offers engaging action gameplay that can enhance hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Its narrative focuses on themes of loyalty and survival within a challenging urban environment, providing opportunities for strategic thinking and problem-solving in combat scenarios.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features mature content including high levels of violence and strong language, consistent with its M-rating. While it does not employ modern manipulative design mechanics or monetization pressures, its themes revolve around gang conflict, 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
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

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 Warriors safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Warriors a rating of 61/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is The Warriors appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play The Warriors?

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

The game features mature content including high levels of violence and strong language, consistent with its M-rating. While it does not employ modern manipulative design mechanics or monetization pressures, its themes revolve around gang conflict, which may not be suitable for all players.